Dark Revenge Of An Unwanted Wife: The Twins Are Not Yours!

Chapter 296: Secret Operations VIII

"What do you mean, Rick? Haven’t I done things for this organization? Isn’t there a significant change and shift now, both in methods and available tools, than in the last two years?"

Alvarez turned to Athena next, desperation dripping from his tone. "Weren’t you impressed when you stepped in here weeks ago and saw the improved state of operations? What else could feasibly run this place if not money?"

Athena didn’t bother to respond.

Whatever Alvarez said today, whatever ploys he attempted, the final decree was that he would be cooling his heels in the black cells by the end of the day. Nothing was going to change her mind.

Meanwhile, Rick let out a humorless laugh, a dry chuckle that sent tendrils of fear, snake-like, down Alvarez’s spine.

"You think I don’t know that our old Boss from the CIA funnels running funds to us every month? Enough money to cover operational costs and then some? You’re just too greedy!"

The revelation hit Alvarez hard; he paled visibly as both Athena and Aiden, new to this insight, turned to Rick in shock.

"Boss sends money monthly?" They both asked simultaneously.

Rick nodded, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Athena felt a surge of relief that she had reconnected with the Boss, grateful she had chosen to unblock his number. She needed to speak with him again to express her thanks, right after this interrogation.

"How did you know?" Alvarez’s soft question caught Athena’s attention—and not in a good way. The man was leading them in circles, and with Chelsea set to arrive any minute, her patience was wearing thin.

dinged on Athena’s phone: ’I’ll be touching down at

the problem was, but she appeared to have everything under control,

appreciate him fussing

fingers flew over her phone as she messaged Gianna. ’Gia, hi. Chelsea is here.

eye on you too...Turns out you were sneakier than I

the boss had suspected Alvarez at one point? She shot him a sidelong glance, feeling a surge of

to your request?" She pressed, eager to push

haggling over the price," He muttered, head

nodded, then turned to Aiden. "Is

pursed his lips, scrutinizing Alvarez closely. "How long? How long have you been in

down at

hide her disgust as she looked away from him. "You know

held onto his pride and stayed silent, but when the reality of his impending fate sank in—his family and status spiraling out of reach—he dropped

Remember

tsked, rising to her feet. "You should have thought of that when you decided to dabble in crime." She gestured for the

Cole?" Ewan asked, keeping pace with Athena

organization and everything it stood for. All

others," Athena replied,

it, pausing when she saw Heronica and Cole sitting on a plush sofa, munching on packs of Doritos. They

fool was smart enough to keep them chained, Athena noted, observing the way their