Ethan arrived at the office, and Greg, his secretary, welcomed him with paperwork to be signed. “After this, call the accounting and marketing managers for a meeting. Tell them to meet me in the conference room. When is my out-of-town business trip?” Ethan asked.“It won't be until the end of the month, Sir. You have a trip to Japan for a week. And next month, you’re meeting with the new investors at Country Z for 2 days.”“Reschedule the meetings and inform the investors I will meet with here in our office. Let’s arrange a video conference call for my business meeting in Japan. I won’t be going out of the country for the next few months.” He informed his secretary.Ethan finished signing the documents, and as the meeting started, one of the utility personnel brought coffee for everyone. After the meeting, Ethan felt a bit dizzy, and everything in front of him became blurry. He heard his secretary telling him Athena was looking for him.“Let her in,” Ethan said as he massaged his temp
“Are you okay?” Ethan asked worriedly.Athena was in the kitchen preparing lunch when she felt dizzy and almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, Ethan, who entered the kitchen to get some water, caught her.“Y-yeah. I just tripped from my own feet.” Ethan frowned.‘She’s clearly lying, and we both know it. She was just standing there when she almost fell over. And now her face looks white as a sheet.’“You are not okay,” He stated. “Look at you… You’re pale and sweating bullets. You look sick… I will bring you to the hospital. You need a check-up.” Ethan was about to pick her up when Athena stepped backward and raised her hand to stop him.“No need.” Ethan got confused by Athena’s reaction.“But you’re not alright, Athena. Come, let me bring you to your room,” He said, but Athena kept resisting. “I can manage by myself,” she said sternly.“What is going on, Athena? Why do you keep on resisting? I’m just concerned that you might fall flat on your face.”“I’m fine, really.” Ethan sighed
“Will you marry me? But this time… let’s do it for real and because of love.” Athena chuckled at what Ethan said.“Hmmm… Let me think.” She even placed her index finger on her chin to tease Ethan.“Come on, my knee hurts. I need your answer. Is it yes or no? Is that a hard decision for you to think about?” Athena gasps and her eyes widen. She was surprised that this man proposing in front of her is too demanding, and needs an answer right away.“Hey, it’s the decision of a lifetime, and it won’t be easy. What if you hurt me again?”“I won’t,” He answered immediately.“But what if your enemies find out about us?”“I will protect you and our children. No matter what happens, I won’t let anyone lay a finger on our family,” Ethan said seriously.“What if you get hurt?”“As long as you’re not, I am okay,” He answered right away.“What if there comes a time that you will not love me anymore? That you’re fed up with me and find me boring?” She asked again.“That won’t happen. I won’t let it
“Goddammit!” Ethan cursed. “How is it possible for this old man to escape right away?!” He punched the glass window of the car owned by Andrew Morgan. Blood was dripping from his fist, but he didn’t mind the pain it caused.“Search the area! And make sure you find the old guy! Don’t come back without bringing Andrew Morgan to me, or else I will kill you all!” His voice roared as he commanded his men. They spread out immediately and searched, afraid of getting scolded.“M-master,” Ethan glared as his new driver called his attention. His knees were wobbling as he knew about Ethan and his temper, but he still managed to speak up. “Y-your hand… It needs to be treated.” Ethan looked at his hand, dripping with blood.“I don’t need that now,” he said in a bitter tone. “Let’s get Stephen Lee,” he ordered and went straight to his car, with the driver following behind him.Earlier, his men tracked Andrew down and informed him about the old man’s whereabouts. They found out that Andrew’s car was
“Hey, why are you crying?” Ethan panicked when he came back and saw her in tears.“What happened, love? Tell me?” He asked again.Athena looked at him with tears streaming down her cheeks. He reached out to wipe it with his clean hand, but Athena refused, and she wiped the tears on her own.“Do you still love me?” Ethan was stunned when Athena asked him.“Of course, Baby. I really love you.”“But why do you need to leave just to answer your damn phone call?! Are you having an affair with someone?! Are you cheating on me?! Tell me! So, we can end this relationship once and for all!” Ethan was dumbfounded by what Athena said.‘My Athena is jealous.’ He smiled at his thought.“Why are you smiling? I am serious here.” She wiped her tears and glared at Ethan who was still smiling at her.“I didn’t know that you get jealous so easily.” He grinned, which made Athena hit him.“Don’t worry, baby… You’re the only woman I love and no one else. I will never do that to you.”“Then why are you dist
Athena suddenly woke up when she heard a noise coming from outside of their room. She couldn’t stand immediately, as her belly had gotten bigger and heavier. Her eyes widened as she heard the sound of a gunshot.“Ethan,” she muttered, and instinctively pulled out the gun she hid in the drawer of their bedside table. Athena slowly walked behind the door of their room while holding her belly, which was round as a watermelon at seven months.‘I will do everything I can to protect you, baby. Please stay safe. Mommy needs to do something important.’ Athena rubbed her belly. She walked to the other side of the door and slowly opened it so she could take a quick peek to see what was happening outside. When she noticed no one was around, she opened the door wide and stepped out of the room.Athena tied her robe tighter while holding a gun in one hand.“Ethan? Rhyan? Maxime?” She called out, but no one answered, which made her frown. ‘Where is everybody?’ She wondered, as no one seemed to be a
“Long time no see, Athena. Did you miss me?” Ina sneered while slowly walking towards her, making Athena tremble and step backward. Instinctively, she held her belly, trying to protect her baby from whatever Ina might do to her. Ina looked at her belly.“Don’t you dare come near me!” Athena pointed the gun at Ina, which stopped her in her tracks.Ina scoffed. “So, you’re pregnant again, huh?” Ina smirked. “Ahh…” Ina moaned like a psychopathic killer, tracing her face with the knife she was holding.“I remembered six years ago. You were also pregnant with Ethan’s baby. Do you still remember what I did to you?” Her voice felt cold and eerie, sending shivers down the spine of whoever heard her talk. Athena clenched her jaw. She tried to be strong and not get affected by Ina’s presence.“We were also on the second floor, and I pushed you down the stairs, remember?” She turned her head and pointed to the stairs behind her. “It looks like history is repeating itself.” She smiled evilly.“I
“It seems that you were somewhere else. Is there any problem?” Maxime asked worriedly. Athena smiled as she shook her head.“No, it’s nothing,” Athena muttered.“The food is ready. Let’s eat!” Ethan suggested. His arms snaked around Athena’s waist and guided their guests to the kitchen.“Are you okay?” Ethan whispered which made Athena look him directly in the eyes.“I’m alright. Don’t worry about it.” She smiled reassuringly.Ethan sighed. ‘Maybe, she is still worried about her dream. It won’t happen… I won’t let it happen,’ He thought. Ethan kissed Athena on her forehead."Everything will be fine, love. Trust me, okay?" He smiled reassuringly which made Athena sigh in relief.After their lunch, Ethan and Austin went to Ethan’s office leaving their wives in the living room, while the kid fell asleep in the guestroom. “I’m sorry,” Maxime lowered her head, she was feeling guilty that all those years she lied to her friend. “I’m sorry if I kept secrets from you. I should have told you a