Athena maintained her friendly vibe while trying to ignore Timothy’s praises. She knew that this guy just wanted to impress her, thinking she could give him a chance. In her eyes, his motive was clear. He could see Athena as his next target.
"By the way, Athena, do you mind telling the reason why you are interested in Sasha? Or perhaps, your curiosity lies more with Dominique, considering he won the bid previously," Timothy rubbed his chin, anticipating her answer.
"Simply because I want to get close to Sasha. I want to beco her friend," Athena lied.
Timothy rely shrugged his shoulders, unconvinced by her words. He sensed that there was more to her intentions than she let on.
"Anyway, I hope this is the start of our partnership. Are you interested in working under my company?" Timothy was eager to hear her ’Yes.’
Athena smiled aningfully. "Do you know that Oliver Jones has to fulfill five conditions before I sign the contract? I didn’t even show my face to him. What can you do for , Mr. Wilson?"
She arched her eyebrow, challenging him.
Timothy just let out a husky chuckle.
"I can do anything for you. Just tell what you want. I can fulfill more than five conditions!" he declared confidently.
"Brave! I like that. Sure. I’ll tell you once I need you." Athena chose to play along with Timothy.
He extended his right hand, asking to seal the deal between them. Athena didn’t hesitate to accept it.
"By the way, are you free? Do you want to have dinner with tonight?" Timothy shalessly invited her out of the blue.
However, Athena politely rejected him. "I’m sorry. I have plans. I’m a busy person, Mr. Wilson."
"Alright. I hope the next ti I invite you, you will be available and make so ti for ."
Athena had the urge to roll her eyes skyward. She just stopped herself from doing so.
"We will see."
She couldn’t wait to finish this conversation. She lifted her head, secretly glancing at the CCTV Cara. Her gaze seed to ask Lanny for her help. She wanted to send Timothy off already.
It did not take long before Athena’s phone rang. Her eyes glistened when she saw Lanny’s caller ID. This was her cue to leave.
"I’m sorry, Mr. Wilson. I think I have to end our conversation now." Athena showed him her phone screen, letting him know that her manager was calling her. "Nice eting you again. And thanks for sharing your valuable secret with ."
"The pleasure is mine, Miss Athena. It’s my honor to finally see your beautiful face. See you again next ti."
Athena just nodded, smiling at him faintly.
******
"Hey, Athena, are you okay?" Lanny patted her back before sitting next to her.
Athena heaved a deep sigh. "Talking to Timothy is too tiring."
She took a sip of her refreshnt drink, relieving her stress. She tried her best to keep her calm while talking to a shaless and arrogant guy like Timothy earlier. In short, she didn’t like his vibe.
"He is the epito of a typical guy... a man will always be a man. He is even proud of being with different won with no serious commitnt." Athena shook her head in disappointnt.
Lanny could only giggle. "A playboy indeed! So what did you learn from him?"
"It’s confird. Sasha and Timothy had a secret affair. I also learned that Sasha t your brother in the V-Club. According to Timothy’s story, Vladimir saved Sasha. She slept with Timothy thinking he was Vladimir.
"WHAT?!! That bitch crossed paths with my brother?! And worst! He saved her! Damn it! What a small world! I wanna punch that guy. Did she flirt with Vladimir as well? I can’t let this go! I have to confront my brother about this."
Athena was about to stop Lanny from calling Vladimir when suddenly the sa man showed up in front of their table.
"Are you done with your eting?" Vladimir’s husky voice echoed inside the Cafe.
"Right timing!" Lanny exclaid.
She rose from her seat and dragged Vladimir, making him sit on the opposite chair, facing them.
"I heard you saved a woman nad Sasha. Is it true?! Did you flirt with that bitch?"
Vladimir frowned as her na didn’t ring a bell in his ears. "Who is that?"
Lanny facepald. "Can’t you rember? The one you saved at the V Club?"
Athena just stayed silent, watching the Ivankov siblings. She was also curious how Vladimir t Sasha. Why did he have to save her? From whom?
"I don’t quite rember her. But I am certain that I didn’t do it to save her. So annoying gang mbers set foot in my territory, I had no choice but to deal with them myself. It just so happened that woman was their target." Vladimir recalled his fight with the gang mbers.
"Why? Do you know her? Are you acquainted with that woman?" Vladimir asked Lanny and Athena. If she was their friend, then he thought he should have treated her well.
"Hell, NO!" Lanny exclaid. "She’s our enemy! The woman who was having a secret affair with Athena’s ex-husband. Now, she’s his new wife!"
"You stupid! You shouldn’t have saved her!" Lanny added, punching Vladimir’s shoulder.
Vladimir was taken aback when he discovered that. Lanny was right. He shouldn’t have intervened at that ti. If he only knew that the woman was Athena’s enemy.
"I’m sorry. I didn’t know," Vladimir apologized to Athena.
But Athena just gave him a reassuring smile. "Hey, it’s alright. You don’t have to apologize."
Lanny pursed her lips, crossing her arms over her chest as she eyed Vladimir suspiciously. "Did she flirt with you?"
"Of course not!" Vladimir promptly responded. Then he glanced at Athena anxiously. "Believe , Athena... I never interact with that woman. I don’t care about her. You can ask my staff! I went ho imdiately after that fight. Rember the night I showed up in Lanny’s condo unit with my bleeding hands?"
Athena nodded. She believed Vladimir’s words. "Yes. I rembered it. I trust you."
Vladimir heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that. Then he shot his sister acold sharp glare. He thought Lanny was trying to stir a conflict between Athena and him.
"Stop accusing , Lanny. You know . I never flirted with anyone... except Athena!"
Athena: "..."
Athena’s cheeks reddened in embarrassnt when she heard Vladimir’s declaration. ’He only flirted with ... When did he do that?’
On the other hand, Lanny burst out laughing. She knew that it was a slip of the tongue since Vladimir was now blushing as well. He looked away, avoiding Athena’s eyes.
"Yeah. I know. You only set your eyes on Athena. No one else but her!" Lanny emphasized, giving her brother a playful wink as she began teasing the pair.
"So what is her na again?" Vladimir asked. This ti he got interested in Sasha only because she was Athena’s enemy. He would like to make this woman suffer, avenging Athena.
"Sasha Goz Smith! That’s her complete na. Avoid her. She’s a seductress! She loves flirting with handso n! I think you are one of her types!" Lanny warned her brother.
Vladimir’s expression twisted with disgust at her final words. "You don’t need to remind . Just hearing her na is enough to make my blood boil."
Lanny and Athena exchanged glances with one another before erupting into a peal of laughter. Vladimir was very loyal to Athena. The two won truly appreciated him.
"By the way, where is Enzo?" Vladimir scanned his surroundings, searching for Enzo.
"He is currently in the kitchen," Lanny responded. "Why? Do you need anything from him?" She eyed him suspiciously.
Lanny began to notice the changes in Vladimir’s treatnt of Enzo. He wasn’t jealous anymore. But instead, it looked like he wanted to befriend Enzo. Well, she could understand it. Vladimir was already aware that Enzo was Athena’s brother. If he wanted to win Athena’s heart then he needed to impress and befriend his future brother-in-law.
"Please excuse . I’ll just check on Enzo." Vladimir said goodbye to the ladies since he had sothing to discuss with Enzo.
When he left, Lanny nudged Athena’s shoulder. "Athena, honestly, I don’t mind if Vladimir will give Sasha a few lessons, punishing her on your behalf. It seems to that Sasha is attracted to my brother. Should I encourage my brother to break Sasha’s heart as well?"
Lanny grinned from ear to ear as she thought of her evil sche.
Athena could only smile and say, "Hey, don’t use your brother. Vladimir doesn’t deserve it. I don’t want him to interact with Sasha."
"Haha! Oops. Is my friend being possessive of my brother now?" Lanny teased her further.
Athena just smiled helplessly, neither admitting nor denying it.
Beep! Beep!
They were in the middle of their conversation when Athena received a ssage from Dominique.
[ Where are you? Co to my villa now. I need to see you. ASAP ]
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