12 Game Of Chess So , why was Ethan here ? Athena asked as she collected the cup of hot chocolate from Gianna .
She dumped herself on a sofa and crossed her legs , took a sip of hot drink and sighed in relaxation .
After checking on her children , she had freshened up , and eaten the food that her friend had microwaved for her .
Now , she felt ready for a business talk .
Well , you were right about the situation earlier .
He has started receiving proposals for a buyout .
There are a few about partnering too … A significant pause ..
Athena looked at Gianna , knowing that the latter wasnt done talking .
A bombshell was coming .
The chief competitors are Ewan and Zane .
Did Zane tell you about his interest , or did you know ? Athena shook her head .
She didnt discuss business with Zane , except it entailed the hospital and the kids .
They hadnt gotten past that stage yet .
Well , Ethan mentioned that he liked Ewans proposal more .
He came to ask for your opinion , as he hasnt been able to reach you via the phone … Athena nodded , holding back the smile that was threatening to mount on her lips .
Things were working according to plan , a plan that Gianna was oblivious to .
Gianna believed she was only a doctor , and then a counselor to the infamous Ethan Patterson and his company .
What her best friend didnt know was that she owned Ethans company ; that she had set up the branch in the city for a purpose ; that all these were part of a game she was playing a game of chess .
A game she couldnt afford to lose this time around .
If her old rivals dont provoke her , she would live out her years in wealth .
If they did provoke her , she wanted to be in charge , and not helpless , as she had been six years ago .
But of course she would let Gianna know , only after that plan kicked off .
For now , however , let her friend think of her as a rich counselor and doctor alone .
There was a perceptible silence where Athena pretended to think of the answer to give her friend on the issue of Ethan .
* If Ethan reaches out again , tell him to wait .
That would increase the company value .
Did he mention anything else ? Gianna hesitated , thinking that delivering this information was making Athena uncomfortable .
13 12 ramm Cif Chess After all , hadnt she been the one who had told her to let go of the past ? But what can one do , when the past kept showing up at every turn ? Gianna , whats the problem ? Gianna bit her lips .
Well , your father ….
Gianna , I told you I dont have a father , at least not one that I know of Glanna sighed and nodded .
Of course .
Zack Moore is among the competitors .
But unlike the others , hes not seeking the buyout or partnership option .
He wants to buy only five percent of the companys shares .
A pause .
What do you think about that ? Its good for the company right ? Your friend will still have a hold over the companys activities .
Athena nodded , while she thought the opposite .
But everything was working according to plan .
I will talk to Ethan tomorrow .
Dont worry your pretty head , everything will be fine .
She assured her friend , before standing up from the sofa .
Are you going to sleep ? Gianna asked , standing up too .
Athena opened her mouth to reply that she had some company documents to go through , but changed her mind .
What Gianna knew her for was counseling and doctoring.
Yeah , Ill just take water first .
She replied , going to the kitchen to retrieve a cup of water , and her bag .
Goodnight .
Meanwhile at Ewans residence , he was pacing restlessly from one end of the sitting room to the other .

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Seated on one of the sofa was Fiona , who kept clenching and unclenching her fists .
She didnt need to ask Ewan to know that what kept the man she loved in knots was Athenas return .
She gritted her teeth , as she remembered what had transpired after Athena had walked out of the party hall .
Ewan had made to go after Athena , even after painting her as a whore .
He had wanted to run after her , but for Zane , who had asked him to let Athena go for the night .
For Zane , she had expected the wealth mogul to talk bitterly against Athena , but the latter had just wished them goodnight with a bland smile , announced the end of the party , and left in his limousine .
Fiona didnt need a fortune teller to inform her that the guy was in love with Athena too .
Just like Lwan .
< 12 Game Of Chess ) She didnt know why Athena was still breathing , after she had paid some bandits to do away with the latter six years ago , while she journeyed away from the town .
But she would make sure that Athena dies now .
She wont be taking chances .
No.
Not with Ewan behaving like this .
For now , however , Fiona stilled her anger , stood up from the sofa , and walked to Ewan , who had rested on the wall .
What is it , Ewan ? You should be resting .
You can deal with Athena tomorrow .
Dont worry about .
Zane either .
Im sure he will know best how to deal with Athena too , for betraying him .
She said , even though she highly doubted that Zane would do a thing to hurt Athena .
But Ewan ignored her .
When she attempted to speak again , he shunned her .
Go and sleep Fiona .
I want to be left alone .
Fiona gritted her teeth again .
Ewan has never rebuffed her hug , except on the night that Athena left the towns six years ago .
She thought of trying again , but she knew it wouldnt work , so she wished him goodnight , and returned to her room .
Immediately Fiona was out of sight , Ewan sat on the sofa , and held his head in his hands .
What was wrong with him ? One moment he felt vindictive , another moment he felt guilty .
The mixed feelings had assailed him when Athena had looked at him like he was trash and walked out of the party hall .
He sighed tiredly .
Where was Sandro ? As if being summoned , Sandro stepped into the sitting room , without knocking .
Seeing him , Ewan stumbled to his feet .
What did you find out ? Sandro inhaled softly .
That she remarried .
She returned to the city with two children .