50 Backfired Athena calmly surveyed the faces of the people in the large reception space , listening to her speak .
Noting their overflowing curiosity , she vowed to totally quench their thirst with the truth .
Some of you here might have seen the ruckus that had taken place at Zanes party a few days ago , a ruckus where I had been the center of attention … She started , looking down at Zack in disgust .
For those of you who remember , I was labeled an adulteress by my ex husband , who without due investigation , had believed the words of his mistress over my own words ..
Athena noticed some people typing voraciously on their phones , probably to check out the old news .
Theres no need to search for it .
It was taken down by him , after he suspected the truth .
Zack , feeling the tides has turned for his bad , tried raising his voice to protest , to bring the people back to his side , but he was shushed by the old couple .

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Stop that .
Let her speak ! Murmurs of agreement broke out in the crowd .
Athena smiled and continued her tale to the chagrin of Zack , who already regretted crossing her , who wished the ground would open up and swallow him immediately.
He knew there was no recovery for his company after this .
With his hand , he had hit the final nail into the coffin .
His plan has backfired ! As I mentioned earlier , there was no concrete evidence to support the accusations , yet I wasnt believed because my father … Athena pointed at Zack .
Didnt bother to investigate or hear my side of the story .
His negligence of the matter prompted the council to close my case in my disfavor .
But that was not all … The murmurs in the room have gotten louder at this point .
Zack , knowing where this was heading to , kept his face to the ground , not wanting the camera to catch his expressions .
It was in vain .
The people were very determined .
One of them prostrated on the floor , directed the phones camera at him , and continued filming .
Athena , seeing this , smiled satisfactorily , before continuing her tale .
This man here disowned me , threw me out of the house , and banished me out of the town .
While at it , he told me that I was dumped at his barn , that I wasnt his daughter , that he regretted listening to his wifes plea to take me in .
50 Backfired to Fast forward to six years later , Im better off , Im educated and successful , and now he wants to fix a relationship me because he thinks Im rich and affiliated with Zane Whitman ? Athena chuckled drily , and shook her head to answer her own question , aware of people cussing Zack out already .
Everyone ! He is only here because his company is falling to pieces and he needs my help ! Daughter ? He has never treated me as a daughter ! For what father would arrange his daughters marriage to a man so that she can be a breeder ? Commotion broke out in the increasing crowd , as people tried to understand Athenas crazy point .
But Athena wouldnt make them sweat for it .
Six years ago , my ex husbands mistress had called me an illiterate breeder , but I hadnt understood the term till a few days ago , when I finally heard the truth from a family friend who knew of the contract .
She pointed at Zack again .
This man here , because he didnt deem me worthy to inherit his assets , contracted Ewan Giacometti to marry me .
He threatened to sell out the Giacomettis property under his jurisdiction if Ewan refused the contract .
Why ? So that he can get a son through me , the unworthy daughter .
He wanted to control Ewan too .
It made me understand to an extent , Ewans unfaithfulness and hatred for me during our short marriage .
Athena pointed at Zack , who was now sitting on the floor , utterly defeated .
This wicked man here wrecked my life six years ago .
So , how can I forgive him ? Dont forgive him ! He doesnt deserve it ! His company is in pieces , so we should petition the government to shut it down completely ! Such a person shouldnt be rendering services to the public ! Oh my God , I cant imagine what she has suffered all this while ! She is so strong that she has idol ! risen to stardom ! She is my We should petition Ewan Giacometti too ! He disgraced her at Zanes party .
I watched the video before it was taken down ! Really ?! But I dont think its his fault .
He was only acting on one sided knowledge .
It still doesnt exempt him .
He should have investigated it ! Would you have done the same if you were in his shoes ? Im sure he wanted to get rid of her as soon as possible , and marry his childhood sweetheart , Fiona .
You cant really blame him ! Athena tuned out then .
She would have loved to sink Fiona and her father to the mud , but she didnt have the evidence she needed yet .
And about Ewan , she believed he could take care of himself since her children would sit out on this .
She would make sure of that .
50 Backfired Noting Zacks pitiful state , she scoffed and beckoned on the guards .
Take him out of here , and dont let him into this company again ! The security men nodded , pulled Zack roughly to his feet , and started to take him away .
Insults followed him as he went , but his hardened eyes never left Athena .
He would deal with her .
He promised , clenching his fists .
He would make sure she regretted destroying his reputation and his company .
After Zack left , the people crowded Athena ; some shaking her hands , others tapping her shoulders gently in solidarity ; all apologizing for speaking harshly against her earlier , all praising her for emerging victorious amongst all odds .
Some even said her story had given them hope to press on despite their difficulties .
In all these , Athena maintained a beautiful smile as she greeted all of them , till they were dispersed by the doctors and nurses , whose heartiness had recovered in the face of the truth .
Athena was thoroughly pleased .
Her smile didnt even waver as she left the hospital .
She hadnt planned on repairing her bad reputation so soon , but since fate has thrown help on her lap , she accepted it wholeheartedly .
Outside , Aiden was already waiting .
It solidified the fact that the news was already on the socials .
Her driver was looking so serious ! Let the games begin .
She thought , just before Giannas call came into her phone .
Im coming home … She spoke , before Gianna could launch into one of her worry talks .
She knew the latter had heard the news too .