27 Truce Athena looked at her wristwatch , and seeing it remained just a few minutes before Ewan pulsation of her heart .
appeared before her , she inhaled calmly to quell the err a few minutes before Ewan She had fixed the meeting by nine a.m , but had arrived at the restaurant by thirty minutes past eight to gain an advantage .
Yet , her heart wasnt cooperating as she wanted .
This would be the first time they would be having a civil conversation since her return .
It was all the fault of her children .
Those precious brats ! Earlier this morning , after she and Gianna had discovered the mishap that had wrecked Ewans company in mere hours , she had been gobsmacked , literally .
Even so , she hadnt confided in Gianna about her suspicions because her friend believed her children were the most innocent creatures in the universe .
But Athena knew better .
After tucking her friend to bed , and making sure the latter was asleep , she had brewed a cup of strong black coffee for herself , and conducted her own research .

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Was she a global hacker for nothing ? Knowing the possibility of her children denying their involvement in the matter , she had gotten evidence first , straightened her findings , before heading to the childrens room to wake them up .
When they sat up after her taps on their thighs , pretending to rub sleep away from their eyes , she had known they hadnt even slept at all .
She had wondered how long this had gone on .
Did you do it ? The defaming of Ewans company , did you do it ? Im sure Kathleen told you he came here .
Im sure you know he is your father .
Nathaniel hadnt bothered to deny it .
He has to pay for troubling you , for not recognizing my sister .
She was traumatized by it ! Athena had ignored the puppy look Kathleen gave her .
Rather she had scolded them and tasked them to return every information to Ewan ; to hack ins the press companies and to take down the news about Ewan .
She had also told them to keep away from her business with her father.
They had grudgingly accepted her decision .
She wondered how long the acceptance would last .
She sighed and took a sip from the drink a walter had served her some minutes ago .
She wished her children would listen .
She didnt want them involved in her revenge plas < 27 Truce She wished her children would listen .
She didnt want them involved in her revenge plans .
She wanted them to live their lives as children .
Hopefully , they will listen .
She didnt want to tag them with cameras , in order to follow their movements , or hack into their laptops and phones .
They wont be pleased with an invasion of privacy .
She also wanted a leveled battlefield with Ewan , with no interruptions .
She looked up , breaking away from her thoughts , when she heard mutterings around her .
And when she saw Ewan , she understood .
The people werent happy with him .
It will take a while before this matter blew over .
She sighed again .
Ewan hadnt really done anything to her this time , so she couldnt help but feel sorry for him .
She watched him walk to her , confident and stoic , and marveled at the similarities he shared with Nathaniel .
Zane was right .
If Nathaniel had been the one that had walked into the sitting room last night , Ewan would have recognized him as his son .
Ewan , good morning .
She greeted first , refusing to be dazzled by his handsomeness that hadnt been deterred by the dark circles surrounding his eyes .
She knew he had been awake all night .
She felt guilty .
A little .
Athena , good morning .
Or rather , Doctor Athena … Athena smiled thinly .
They were already off on a bad foot .
Please sit down , Ewan .
Lets be done with this .
We both have busy days .
She watched Ewan trail his eyes all over her face and upper body and flushed .
Why did he look at her like he was ravishing her ? The look lasted for barely a minute , before Ewan was back to ice .
When he pulled the chair and sat down , Athena took note of the strength of his biceps.
Instantly , her mind brought back those crazy nights of hot intimacy with him .
She felt herself become red .
Are you okay ? The ice has disappeared again .
There was now worry in his eyes .
Athena hated it .
She didnt want anything to change her perception of Ewan .
He had never worried about her when they were married ! Yes , Im fine .
27 Truce Then she licked her lips , out of habit .
A flurry sweet feeling instantly developed in her lower belly when Ewans eyes darkened with pleasure as he followed that singular emotion .
However he looked away seconds after , cleared his throat , and reverted to her , waiting .
Im not here to gloat , Ewan .
Why would I do that ? Athena finally managed to ask .
Ewan chuckled humorlessly .
I dont know .
Maybe because you were behind the attack last night ? In a way , she was .
Athena thought .
But Ewan didnt need to know that .
I wasnt .
But I know who was behind it .
The person did it out of blind loyalty .
And Im here to apologize .
Zane isnt involved too .
He is still your best friend , never mind his funny antics .
Ewan didnt know what to say ; fight or accept ? He wasnt sure .
So he waited .
If you check the socials now , the news have been taken down , and the data has been returned to you .
Your clients and shareholders have also been apologized to .
You wont incur much loss , except a little of your clients trust .
Ewan didnt believe Athena , didnt believe the thumping matter had suddenly disappeared in a space of three hours ..
He thought she was exaggerating .
You can call Sandro or your operations manager .
Athena continued , having noted the disbelief on Ewans face .
Ewan obeyed , without hesitation .
Two calls and five minutes later , he was speechless .
Athena had meant her word .
He even checked the socials .
All posts had been taken down .
The shareholders were responsive now , according to Sandro .
The hackers had even left a tip for his technical team : on system fortification .
Ewan couldnt believe his luck .
Yet he couldnt help but wonder who the mystery person was .
Her husband ? It would explain the blind loyalty ! Ewan felt the pain again right at his chest .
He strove to push it aside with a deep breath in .
Thanks Athena .
Im sorry for everything Athena shrugged her shoulders .
Its okay .
In addition , you wont need to pay me twenty percent of your shares … Ewan broke out in a wide smile , almost blinding Athena , but she held on and completed her Trude Ewan nodded.
It was a better deal than the last .
I can work with that .
Thanks again , Athena .
He paused , wondering if his next suggestion will be accepted .
Can we call a truce ? A truce ? Athena was okay with it , so long as he stayed out of her business , and didnt interrupt her plans .
Oh , a truce wont stop her plans ! She shook the hand he stretched out .
Truce accepted .
But we are not friends , just business partners .
Ewan smiled .
I can work with that , partner .