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

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

toward the door, Zane following. Ewan

with them

face. "I need to stay with you... while you

and his father, the others were also filtering

giving him and Athena space—which meant they expected her to convince him

barely listening as Athena rattled reasons why she wanted him gone–that

forget that tomorrow

I don’t want you getting

involved! I am your fiancé." His tone, louder than

enough to pour a bucket of cold water

His tone softened,

made up. "Just trust me,

–

that I trust you,

loudly, cutting him

outside the gate now, close to his car, and he was still reluctant to leave—all too ready to break the silence that had ensued as

I shouldn’t call his

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

seeing the stone that was Athena at the moment, he sighed in exasperation, his fist clenching. "Do as you wish then.

placed a kiss on her lips, annoyed when she made no indication that she wanted more, and

only managed a wave before he zoomed

her head slowly and started toward the

present, including those