Chapter 352: ’Whipped Afresh’

"So, will there be a party?" Herbert asked, when Athena was done narrating Fiona’s tale, as shortly as possible.

"Knowing old Mr. Thorne, I am sure he would be interested in that. As a matter of fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if your grandmother is already putting things together, sending out invites, to introduce the world to their lost but found grandchild."

A pause. A deep throated laugh. "Don’t look so ashen, Athena. That’s what happens in high born families. Didn’t Zane throw you a party on your return to the city? And you weren’t even his daughter."

A laugh. Athena paling further. She hadn’t thought of that. Another limelight experience, this time with her children.

Oh god. She didn’t think the twins were ready for that. Oh, they could handle it quite alright, but considering the uncertain state of things, she didn’t think it was wise to release their information to the public. But could it be helped?

She relaxed further into her seat, aware that she was the centre of attention, aware that Ewan had stepped closer to her. To offer comfort?

Was he even aware that he was closer to her than before? They seemed to draw each other like a moth to a flame.

There she goes letting him confuse her thoughts again. Athena mused, shutting her eyes for less than a second.

Ewan, who had been watching her, thinking that she was disturbed about the incoming party, quickly moved closer, while Aiden and Herbert exchanged amused glances.

"Hey, it’s okay. I am sure we can convince grandfather not to hold the party, at least to keep the kids away from the public."

His hand resting gently on her shoulders eased the discomfort a little, but greatly multiplied the confusion in her mind. It seemed that the only thing her mind wanted to think about was Ewan and his maddening touch.

"Ewan is right. I think Edward wouldn’t want to place the kids in the limelight, although the public would be able to connect the dots, seeing as the twins have appeared in the news before..."

raised brow of query, Herbert chuckled, shaking his head at

the


Maybe she shouldn’t have alerted the president to his capture, so she would have more time with

to by curvaceous women. An exhale. "I think we can handle it.

relaxed

times, just like

turned up when she had done

for these thoughts. "See you then, Herbert." She rose

a couple of criminals on her tail. It was best not to give them something to feed on. It was best

talk with Ewan on the best way to get to her lab without being followed, maybe recruit more

"See you, Miss Thorne."

rolled her eyes. "Please call me Athena. I’m still getting used to

to glare at

these two big men haven’t told you the truth, I

able to escape unscathed, but I know that my parents were murdered by the family. I know too that


can say that again, Herbert. I seem to be getting used

eyes looked old then,

it. If you handled

ghost of a smile passing on her lips. "So I should bank on

laughing. "What a sly fox you are. You can. But that would be on one

a brow, amusement shining in her eyes, laughing when Herbert

done, she concluded... that’s except torturing Ewan with mixed emotions, as he

good on seeing Ewan’s annoyed expression. He was too easy

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