28 Lies You know , Athena , when I saw your message a few hours ago , that you wanted to see me by this time , I didnt believe it .
You dont permit morning meetings .
To you , it is a sacrilege .
What changed ? Athena laughed , stood up from her seat and gave Zane a side hug.
You are exaggerating again , Zane .
Good morning .
How was your night ? Zane pouted .
Im not sure .
I woke up to this morning to trouble .
Ewans company was going under , and then all of a sudden , everywhere was bright and clear .
You had anything to do with it ? My father thinks you do .
Athena sipped from her second cup of orange juice .
Ewan had left thirty minutes ago , after she told him she was expecting a client .
She had avoided mentioning Zane , knowing it would trigger the male .
Now , she didnt understand why she did that .
Was she having a soft spot for him again ? She forbade it ! They met this morning ? Yeah .
Zane answered , before calling a waiter .
Athenas eyes glistened with awareness .
Zanes statement explained why Ewan had been so sure that she had been behind the attack , why he had advocated for a truce .
Herbert must have told him of their past .
She wondered whether the old man told Ewan about the details , and the deal .
She didnt think so .
The proud man wont strip himself like that .
He didnt even tell his son .
So , what do you think , Zane ? You believe your father ? About you being volved ? I dont think so .
It must be someone else with a vendetta against Ewan .
You arent that vindictive .
Athena smiled .
Zane still had a lot to know about her .
But he was right at least ; she didnt do it .
Her children did .
But the media and press , especially the KN company , really beat him to pieces .
They did far inore damages to him .
Athena furrowed her eyebrows .
KN media ? I havent heard of the company .
Except this morning during my research on the attack .
21 Lies Zane nodded in understanding .
Quite expected .
They arent exactly consistent .
But they are good press , with a huge amount of subscribers .
Twenty thousand dollars for monthly subscription .
You can afford that easily , right ? Athenas mouth fell open .
Thats extortion ! Zane smiled .
Maybe .
But they give crazy news and tips .
You should try applying for it .
I think I have a newspaper at home .
Remind me to get it for you .
You know I usually forget these things .
Athena nodded slowly , not believing her ears .
Twenty thousand dollars per month for a newspaper ? It was surely for the rich then ! She didnt exactly like it .
But she will check them out before making her judgements .
So , you have been here for a while ? Zane pointed at the cups on the table .
You had someone over ? Yeah , Ewan .
It was Zanes turn to be speechless .
Ewan Giacometti ? Athena nodded .
Athena Caddell , you are really set on springing up surprises on me today ! Whats next for me , on the list ? Athena chuckled softly , and took a sip of her drink .
It was necessary .
He had the notion that your and I had been behind the attacks on his company … he sent me a text … Yeah , I received it too .
I thought it was a joke though .
Zane accepted the drink served by the waiter , and took a sip .
You met him for that ? Yeah , I knew who had attacked his company … had to set the records straight .
Zane dropped the drink on the table .
My father was right ? Partly .
It was done out of blind loyalty .
Thats why everything has been cleared up , I convinced the person to take it down .
Whos the mystery person ? But even as Zane asked this question , he knew Athena wouldnt give him an answer .
When he saw her look away while drumming her fingers on the table , he wondered why he had bothered asking .
So , what did he say ? Ewan , I mean … He had to let the matter go .
He was grateful , especially since I accepted to treat his people and reduced my request of twenty percent of his shares to ten percent … 28 Lies No.
Im a doctor , Zanc .
Patients lives matter to me so much , no matter who they are .
I was just doing business , checking to see how far he could go for his people , while getting some profits in the process .
Zane laughed louder this time , shaking his head .

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You are really crazy .
Athena .
I can see who Kathleen and Nathaniel take after .
Athena squished her nose .
Zane tapped it fondly .
She shook off his hand .
We called a truce ; Ewan and I.
We are partners now , seeing as I hold ten percent shares in his company .
Zanes jovial mood immediately plunged to a sadness he didnt understand .
Will you tell him about the twins now ? Athena shook her head .
He will find out by himself .
Zane swallowed .
Will you get back to him , considering your past .
You loved him at that time right ? No , I never did .
Athena lied , knowing thats what Zane wanted to hear .
She couldnt afford to break her friends heart .
After all , she was done with Ewan now .
Her love for him in the past mattered no more .
She held back a smile when Zane sighed in relief .
What will I do when he finally asks me out ? she got there .
Athena let the thought go .
She would cross that bridge when she got So , we never talked about the contract Ewan had with Zack … you never finished the story Athena started , after a few minutes of silence .
Zane nodded , and gulped down the entire juice in his scup .
Athena furrowed her eyebrows , worried now .
Did Zane not believe her answer ? Would he tell her the entire truth now , or would he be swayed by his fear of her and Ewan getting back together? Yeah .
Zack wanted a son to bear his name , in exchange for the land .
He even told Ewan that he could divorce you when he got the son he wanted.
So , technically , your father offered you to Ewan as a breeder , for his own gain .
He needed a son that will inherit his properties .
A son that wont know you Athena was appalled by the sudden speech , its implication , and the crass way it was delivered .
She knew Zane wasnt okay .
So , Ewan followed through , not caring for your feelings , thinking that you were in cahoots with your father .
The longer the marriage took , the more irritable he became .
He had budgeted a year 28 Les Athena remained motionless , refusing to reveal her hurt and pain to Zane .
She knew he was searching for it .
Thats why he hated you .
Thats why , no matter how you followed him blindly like a puppy , seeking his approval , he despised you .
Thats why he was impervious to your gift of selfless love and rich goodness .
Thats why he saw you as a whore .
An uneducated cheap whore Athena felt uncomfortable .
Was Zane insulting her for lying to him ? But Im glad you proved them wrong , Athena .
Im glad you proved your father wrong He beckoned on a waiter .
Does this changes things now ? Does the truth change the way you see him now ? It did .
Athena knew it did , in some way .
1 No , it doesnt .
It doesnt excuse his behaviors , his rejection , or abandonment when I was accused .
I still hate him .