3 Betrayed Athena maintained a stoic face as she was pushed to the center of the hall where a council of elders presided over issues emanating from the elites in the region .
Not even her fathers look of disappointment and disgust was able to excite an emotion out of her .
© He hadnt believed her words the previous night , when Ewan had taken her to her home , rather he had kept cursing her for being as useless as her mother .
Her father never forgave his wife for not giving him a son, before her death .
The only person that had believed her was Gianna .
No one else from the elite community , or the public .
If her mother had been alive , then … Athena Moore , you know why you are here right ? Athenas attention returned to the matter on ground , when she heard Fionas father speak .
He was one of the elders in the ruling council , and of course , he hated her .
She shook her head mechanically to his question , eliciting murmurs from the crowd that had added up from the two families involved in the case .
They couldnt believe her audacit Athena , we are not here to play around .
How can you not know why you are here ? You have been accused of cheating on Mr Ewan of the Giacometti clan .
What do you have to say on the matter? Another elder asked , taking the reins of the interrogation .
I didnt cheat on Ewan .
If there was a cheat in our marriage , then it should be him .
Werent your all aware of his improper relationship with his best friend , Fiona ? Frolicking with a mistress , under the guise of friendship … Athena chuckled about the smartness of the arrangement , before speaking again .
Did yall say anything ? Was Ewan sanctioned for disregarding the sacred union ? She questioned .
calmly , struggling to put her rageful emotions on hold .
Bursting out in anger wont help her in the council .

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Fionas father scoffed .
What insolence ! Do you have proof ? Has your unfounded jealousy driven you to cheat on him with another man ? Dont change us from the discourse , young lady .
Tell us why you committed this disgraceful act , on the eve of your mothers funeral .
Isnt that cruel ? Athena inhaled deeply , feeling the jab sink straight into her heart and increase the pain that was already there to a hundred fold .
They would include her mother into this too ? 3 Betrayed At this point , she hated herself for ever choosing Ewan .
If only she could turn back the hands of time .
2 I didnt sleep with another man .
That picture was edited , or the woman isnt me .
She managed to answer , her hands remaining as fists by her side .
There was an outbreak of laughter in the crowd .
Do you think us stupid , Athena ? That picture isnt edited .
You have been caught in the act .
Be truthful , and we can perhaps reduce your sentence .
Fionas father requested .
Athena smiled then , annoying the hell out of Ewan who was still seething in anger over being betrayed by an illiterate woman .
Ewan couldnt believe that Athena had the audacity to smile while on trial .
She should be ashamed , begging for mercy , and not smiling .
You want me to lie , Elder Alfonso ? Im sorry , but I cant .
That is not me .
Elder Alfonso smirked at Athenas response .
Okay then .
What were you doing at hotel Lafoon two days ago , before your mothers burial ? He asked , standing up , and sharing a bunch of papers to the other elders on the governing council .
The paper depicted the records of a room that had been booked by Athena .
You were meeting a man .
Werent you ? The CCTV had captured that .
Athena smiled again , grating on the nerves of the people .
She already knew where they were heading to with this .
Its a good thing then , that Luca was here .
He would come to her rescue .
Yes , I was there to meet an old friend for a meal Ewan folded his fists for the umpteenth time .
He couldnt believe the balls of this woman .
Beside him was Fiona , with a false look of pity on her face .
2/5 < 3 Betrayed Luca had just returned from a trip , and had called upon me for a talk .
I met him at the hotel .
We had lunch at the hotels catery .
Whilst there , I got sick , and he told me to move to the room- which I had booked for him in advance and take a rest on the bed while he called for the doctor .
I obeyed .
But I dozed off minutes later , while waiting … Athena paused , when the murmurings got louder .
It was so sinister and loud , that the chief elder had to strike the table to ensure silence .
He gestured at her to continue when there was silence .
When I woke up from the nap , I saw a bunch of medicines on the table .
It seemed that the doctor had come and left .
I took the medicines before leaving the room .
I didnt see Luca , so I left him a message .
Nothing happened , Elder Timothy .
Luca is here .
You can ask him .
Athena finished with a definite calm , not finding it necessary to add that the same day was when she had found out about her pregnancy .
Yet , her calm was broken by chills transcending the contours of her body when she saw a smirk .
on Elder Alfonsos lips , right before he called on Luca from the crowd .
What was that smirk about ? She wondered , dread settling in the pit of her stomach , when Luca stepped on the podium right opposite her , and yet couldnt meet her eyes .
She swallowed nothing , feeling her hands begin to sweat .
Evil foreboding overwhelmed her so much that she felt faint .
Luca was her only source of salvation , but why was he looking like her sentence to death ? Luca , you pledge to speak only the truth ? The head of the ruling council asked , and Luca nodded slowly .
Then , I am sure that you know why you are here .
The accused had called you as a witness .
What really happened at the hotel ? Athena watched forlornly as Lucas eyes darted between Fiona and her father .
Without him speaking , she already knew that she was condemned .
She couldnt believe that her childhood friend , a best friend to her and Gianna , could do this to her .
3/5 JBetrayed How could he ? What had they promised him ? She wondered , her ears attuned to the lies he wast spouting already .
Yes , I met Athena in the hotel to talk and catch up .
There , she had told me of h mothers death , and had bemoaned the bad state of her mind .
Then she pleaded with me to make her forget , that she had always wondered what it would be like to sleep with me , that she had always wanted me in her bed .
Luca began , his face shrouded in false pity and remorse .
Athena couldnt help , at this moment , but to gape openly at Luca .
What he was saying was utterly ridiculous ! Hes lying ! I never did this ! She cried out , her resolve to remain calm despite the odds breaking fitfully .
But her passionate statement resulted in everybody looking at her like she was crazy .
1 No one would believe her .
All of them were expecting her to go to hell .
Athena gasped softly at this knowledge , unable this time around , to stop the tear that slipped past her eyes .
Quickly though , she wiped it off , and re capped her staidness .
I had no choice but to do that .
She had promised me secrecy , and a position in her husbands company .
I couldnt resist such an offer , so I succumbed .
I dont know how the pictures were made public though .
Luca concluded , his face , a template of false remorse .
There were many loopholes to the story like who had taken the pictures , and the timeframe- but Athena made no sound .
She had seen the resigned look on Ewans face already .
He believed Luca .
Well , I think we have our truth now .
Anything you would like to say , Athena , in your defense ? Elder Alfonso asked , mockingly , but Athena shook her head .
There was nothing to say .
Ewan , over to you .
What do you want for her ? The ruling elder asked , clasping his hands together .
Obviously , the case was over .
Betrayed Ewan stood up from his seat sharply .
And keeping a tight lid over his emotions , he spoke with a straight face and a cold voice : * I , Ewan Giacometti , head of the Giacometti family , reject you , Athena Moore , as my wife and co leader of my clan and town .
You can collect the divorce papers on your way out .
Without stopping , without caring to know how Athena had taken the rejection , he continued , this time to the elders .
And I want her banished from my city , and my fathers land returned .
Once done , Ewan turned around and walked out of the meeting , his eyes not catching when Athena fell to the ground in despair , as the pain of rejection and exile bawled her over .
Oh no …