Dark Revenge Of An Unwanted Wife The Twins Are Not Yours novel Chapter 202

Chapter 202: The President’s Order II

Athena inhaled deeply, striving to calm the rage simmering beneath the surface as she observed Valentine, who was expertly maintaining his stoic facade.

Yes, she needed protection. That was a fact. But she didn’t want—or need—the government’s protection. Hadn’t she once worked for them? She was all too familiar with their operations, and now, she wanted nothing to do with them.

How could she disentangle herself from this entanglement? Was it even possible?

"What else did he ask you to do? Surely, the order isn’t just to look after me like a nanny?" She finally asked, stepping back.

Valentine pursed his lips, a fleeting frown passing across his face, but Athena noticed his budding annoyance. "He also ordered that you hand over the research material..."

"It’s not happening, Valentine. Get that message back to him. It is absolutely not happening. My research, my lab, everything stays with me."

Valentine furrowed his brows, astonished by the audacity of this woman whose name was on the lips of nearly everyone he knew. "You would dare disobey the president of the country?"

"Yes, Valentine. I would dare to. After all, I have citizenship in other countries. If he tries to play a chess game with me, I can simply move to another board. So, what’s it going to be, chief security officer?"

Valentine quelled the anger that surged within him, especially in the presence of her entourage.

Aiden Hunt, his senior during their time in the army, regarded him with a bored expression, as expected. And there were Mr. and Mrs. Thorne, owners of one of the leading companies in the country.

They could likely keep this smart-mouthed doctor safe—he certainly had no interest in babysitting a rude woman—but this was a direct order from the president, and defying it was not an option.

"I can’t disobey a direct order from the president..."

"You don’t have to..." Athena interjected, glancing at her wristwatch, impatience creeping in. "Just relay my message back to him. If he wants to talk, let him schedule a meeting to discuss my protection and research—that’s the most I can agree to. But having you all tailing me? I can’t have it. That would do more harm than good. As you can see..."

She gestured to the security detail standing behind her. "My friends have me covered. Still, thanks for your concern, Valentine."

Valentine clenched his jaw so tightly that his lips burned from the friction. "Okay then," He finally said. "I’ll take your report back to the president."

Athena sighed in relief, but that relief was short-lived when Valentine added, "But I’ll leave three of my men here. They will join your security detail. That’s the compromise I can offer until I get in touch with the president."

Athena’s retort was caught in her throat as Aiden spoke. "Okay, Valentine. Keep the three men with us and go. We have a meeting to attend to."

Valentine bowed his head slightly to Aiden, a reflexive gesture—stemming of years of following ranks in the military—catching himself a moment too late.

Athena’s lips thinned in amusement. She knew she shouldn’t push her luck. She watched as the frustrated man bit back a hiss, turned around, and walked out of the compound with his detail, leaving three hefty guards behind.

She didn’t bother asking for their names; she simply walked toward the car waiting for her. There was no need for introductions, she thought, settling into her seat, because they wouldn’t be there long. She was determined not to allow any government spies into her research.

"It’s not okay, Athena! I saw the video—both the accident and when Aiden carried you from the bush. There was nothing okay about that! We must kill Morgan! Please tell me there’s a plan in motion because I already have one..." _{freewёbnoνel.com}

Antonio sighed and turned away, unaware of Aiden’s internal battle not to say, "Goodnight, Athena. I love you," as it seemed Antonio didn’t remember his words from the previous night.