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.

of Ewan walking out of the hall,

all the more when she noticed Victoria

holding Antonio’s hands. And

mind was yet as steeled

Antonio questioned softly, stopping when they came to a point where they

rather joyful,

chuckled heartily, the

for a while?" he continued, pausing, resting his forehead on hers. His breath mingled with hers as his

my pride get in the way..." He gave a soft snort, his jaw tightening as though ashamed. Then, his voice softened.

world? Wasn’t that a tall order? Athena wondered, though she kept smiling, her eyes shining with an instilled

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

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

she said softly, her words carrying both gratitude and resolve, before covering the

grabbed her closer to himself, deepening the kiss, grateful for his patience that had paid off, as usual. His arms tightened around her, his fingers splaying against her back, while Athena melted briefly

being cleared stopped the couple’s stolen

turned around, flushed, her cheeks tinged pink, to see her

for a while? She needs

at a smiling

his shoulder with a laugh, drawing a chuckle from