Chapter 430: Party Ends II

"If you need anything, don’t hesitate to let me know," Athena’s ex-boss from the CIA spoke after shaking hands with Old Mr. Thorne.

With him were Eric and Shawn, and two other officials who had once been colleagues with Athena and Susan’s mother, Scarlett. Close colleagues, who had quit the agency, as Athena had found out in the few minutes she had spent with them at the start of the party.

"Of course, Manuel. I will not forget," Athena replied with a smile, her tone laced with gratitude. She hugged the boss when he opened his arms, a fatherly smile resting on his lips.

"I mean it," he whispered before letting her go.

She smiled, nodded her thanks, and hugged her old colleagues one after another before wishing them safe travels to their location tonight.

The large hall was empty now except for family, the working gang, the agents protecting the estate, and then Antonio and Herbert.

Susan nudged Athena softly, and without the former speaking, Athena knew her younger friend wanted her to send off the males too—one her boss, the other her boyfriend.

Fiancé. She reminded herself, taking a deep breath.

"So, what are we going to do about this invasion? Ewan, you seem to know Kael from somewhere..." Herbert started, looking around, needing to sit down.

Ewan exchanged a glance with Zane, who maintained a calm demeanor but got the message that Ewan had sent him.

"Dad, I am sure the family wants to rest tonight, not talk about strategies and what not. It’s been a long day. We can send in our thoughts tomorrow..." As Zane spoke, he held his father gently by the arm. "And you need to rest too. Isn’t that so, Doctor Athena?"

Athena nodded immediately. "Your son is right, Herbert. You should go to bed. But of course, I will appreciate whatever resources you can help us with tomorrow."

Herbert looked between the two and huffed. "You two forget that I am younger than the old man over there..."

Mr. Thorne chuckled heartily. "Not stronger though. You are the one who has


laughed, shook his head, and started toward the door, Zane following.

them too... you need to

frown starting across his face. "I need to stay with you...

noticed that with the exit of Zane and his father, the others were also filtering out of the hall, with Ewan taking the

space—which meant they expected her

reasons why she wanted him gone–that he needed to

forget that tomorrow

before, I don’t want you getting involved... as you can

fiancé." His tone,

gesture enough to pour a bucket of cold water

can understand me..." His tone

was made up. "Just trust me, Antonio. I will see you


I trust you, but why don’t you trust

exhaled loudly, cutting

car, and he was still reluctant to leave—all too ready to break the silence that

shouldn’t call his name again

to get in. She wasn’t in the mood for this. There were other things occupying her mind. Like—what had the party been

that was Athena at the moment, he sighed in exasperation, his fist clenching. "Do

annoyed when she made no indication that she wanted more, and

only managed a wave before he zoomed out of

her head slowly

security agents were present, including

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