Dark Revenge Of An Unwanted Wife The Twins Are Not Yours novel Chapter 283

Chapter 283: Night Affairs II

It was good that she had chosen to go through Ewan’s document first before continuing the video call. Athena thought, grimly digesting the information she had just absorbed.

The Nimbus operation was thoroughly compromised.

It wasn’t just Alvarez who had sold his soul to the devil; he had dragged his subordinates into the quagmire as well. Worse still, he had been introduced to the gang by two of her former colleagues, once champions of justice and fair play.

What was going on? She wondered, scrolling through the document again, even though she had already perused it twice. Why were people so easily thrown from their high horses by the allure of money?

Couldn’t one remain steadfastly principled? Why were they so insatiably greedy?

Athena would have blamed it on poverty or desperation, but these men were wealthy—each boasted investments valued at over five million dollars. So, why weren’t they content? How much was Morgan’s boss paying them?

A thought nagged at her then. Could Morgan’s boss be a former colleague? The notion sent a chill down her spine. She shook it off. If he was, then Spider would have located him.

Athena wet her lips and dialed Ewan’s number. She cursed and terminated the call, however, when she checked the time.

Gosh, had she really spent that much time combing through the document?

Just as she was about to turn her attention elsewhere, her phone started ringing.

Ewan.

Shouldn’t he be asleep? The man really has a habit of messing around with his health.

"Ewan, shouldn’t you be asleep?" Athena asked as soon as she answered the call, clutching the fabric of her nightgown.

"I should be, but I was half hoping for your call. I didn’t want to be asleep if you should call eventually..." His voice was warm, but there was a hint of hesitation lurking beneath.

"That was a stupid gamble," Athena pointed out without thinking. "Why do you always mess around with your health? If you are awake at this hour, how will the drugs work then?"

A significant pause ensued on the other end, and for a moment, Athena wondered if she had gone too far. But then she negated the thought. She was his doctor, and his health was still a priority, especially with the kids involved.

"Were you calling to rebuke me further?" Ewan finally spoke, his tone controlled, though Athena could tell he was slightly nervous—as if waiting for a bomb to go off.

Was she that explosive? She wondered, retracting the sharp comment that had been lingering on her lips.

"Not really. I was calling to thank you for the extensive research you conducted and for sending it to me on time. I almost made a huge mistake. Thanks for the save."

A pause followed.

"Thanks. I’m glad you liked the gift. So, are we good?"

Athena snorted softly, registering the relief and happiness in his voice. "Yeah, we are. Seeing that has been settled, you can go to sleep now..."

"Wait..." Ewan called out, halting her midsentence.

What is it now?

"What are you going to do concerning the information? Are you going to confront them? What does Aiden think?"

Athena was just about to declare that Aiden could shove his input where the sun didn’t shine, but she clamped her mouth shut and then spoke the next second.

"I think I will confront them. Do you think you will be free to accompany me tomorrow? I’m unsure about that movement, but I’m just forecasting. I have yet to present the situation to the others, but I’m guessing they would want me to handle it... you know..."

Athena paused, noting that she was rambling. "Will you accompany me?"

"Yes, it will be my utmost pleasure."

Athena rolled her eyes. So dramatic. "See you tomorrow then."

"Yeah, see you. Do have a good night." And the call ended.

Athena pouted, taking the phone from her ear. She had half-expected him to wish her a night as beautiful as her smile.

"Why didn’t you inform me of this? You are so childish, allowing your anger to dictate you in sensitive times and situations..."