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

Chapter 425: Party Time IV

It didn’t matter that she had only given Ewan a second to push Victoria away when the latter had sneaked up beside him; that all her riotous feelings had taken place in mere nanoseconds; that Ewan had been torn between looking at her, admiring her, and glancing at whoever had grabbed his arm—Athena felt only justified when she kissed Antonio in public.

She kissed the surprised fellow fully on the lips on the elevated platform, after taking him along to give a short speech, after thanking him for being on her side through the ups and downs, confirming the rumors and guesses that had buzzed around the party hall.

Her lips lingered on his just long enough to ignite whistles and claps, her chest tightening at the warmth of his hand that instinctively cupped her cheek before sliding down to hold her.

All this came after she had dismissed the poison event as a case of expired wine, her calm but firm voice cutting through the murmurs to reassure the guests. She hadn’t wanted to spoil entirely the efforts of her grandparents to make this party a reality, a success.

Yet, in the shadows, her agents and Aiden were already working behind the scenes to uncover what had happened; how their enemies had managed to infiltrate the celebration and poison her own drink particularly with Cyanis Venin, a rare venom notorious for killing instantly.

And now, standing on the platform with a very happy Antonio, she felt justified for allowing him to claim her, his hand wrung possessively around her waist, holding her as though she might vanish if he let go.

Amidst cheers and whistles, Athena smiled, her face glowing under the chandeliers, still feeling justified when she announced their engagement—one that Antonio himself hadn’t been aware of.

The latter had the self-control not to look shocked. His dark brows only twitched, his mouth curving into a grin that concealed his astonishment. He wasn’t aware of what had caused the spontaneity, perhaps thinking it was his roses, his eagerness to smoothen their rough landings, but he was extremely happy that things were going as he had envisioned.

Athena still felt justified when she announced, her clear voice carrying over the room:

"Our engagement party will be holding on Monday, which is also my birthday... It’s going to be a private affair, but we will appreciate the well wishes, gifts and prayers. There will be a channel created for gift bringing."

She felt justified still, when she noted the unsure glances her family exchanged with each other. That’s except Jessica, whose scream seemed the loudest, her delight echoing in the hall.

caught sight of Ewan walking out of the hall, his shoulders

she noticed Victoria

gave a curt nod to the people, and stepped down from the platform, still holding Antonio’s hands. And when he took over the leading,

mind was yet as steeled on the decision she

they came to a point where

It was rather joyful, albeit surprised.

surprising you, not you springing something like that on me on the platform!" he chuckled heartily, the sound rumbling from his chest, and dealt a quick,

while?" he continued, pausing, resting his forehead on hers. His breath

soft snort, his jaw tightening as though ashamed. Then, his voice softened. "Thank you for giving me this chance. I promise to

a tall order? Athena wondered, though she kept smiling, her eyes shining

had the decision in a while? Not at all. She had never even considered it. But Ewan had made the decision for her—had shown her that it was no use being torn between choices. Life was too short for that, after

the bull by the horns. She would marry Antonio, because he

there for me the most, Antonio," she said softly, her words

for his patience that had paid off, as usual. His arms tightened around her, his fingers splaying against her back, while Athena melted

cleared stopped the couple’s

around, flushed, her cheeks tinged pink, to see her grandfather standing just a few feet

I borrow my granddaughter for a while? She needs to dance with her old

laughed, gave a curt bow, winked at a smiling

with Lady Florence then," he threw over his shoulder with