Dark Revenge Of An Unwanted Wife The Twins Are Not Yours novel Chapter 272

Chapter 272: Just A Business Meeting

"Are you going on a date with Ewan, looking and smelling like that?" Gianna asked, a frown masking her face as her eyes quickly scanned Athena’s face and clothes.

Athena scoffed, shot her a glare, and then transferred the carton containing the batch of drugs to the backseat with her left hand.

"It’s not a date, Gianna. It’s a business meeting," She spoke curtly, dusting her hands off as if she were shaking off any lingering doubt. "The one I have a date with is Antonio, and that’s at seven. Get the facts straight."

Yet, she sniffed her clothes, scrunching her face when she perceived nothing out of the ordinary. "You talked about a smell..."

Gianna snorted and rolled her eyes as she turned on the ignition. "Yes, you reek of chemicals. I think you should leave the coat in the car and get another top at a store... maybe even a spritz of perfume..."

Athena shook her head, cutting her friend off. The next stop would probably lead to Gianna suggesting a complete makeover. She didn’t need to do that for Ewan. "I’m going to meet Ewan like this. He knows I’m a doctor—no need to give him any other ideas."

Gianna shrugged as she pulled the car out of its parking spot. "If you say so. So what’s the business meeting all about?"

"It’s about the Grey disease... I’m not entirely sure. But he mentioned finding the mole..." Athena replied, relieved again that Gianna wasn’t a stranger to her second occupation.

Talking with her friend was therapeutic to an extent, aiding her in distancing herself from the sadness that flooded in from not having Aiden around.

"Oh, I assume he is taking this up as a responsibility. That says a lot about him. He’s a changed man. Surely, you’ve noticed."

Of course, she had noticed, and more. But what was there to do with that information? Exclaim in praise?

So, she chose to say nothing in response to Gianna’s statement, preferring instead to look out the window as her friend shifted gears. It was already fifteen minutes past five, and Ewan would be waiting, considering his strict policy against lateness—even during their cold marriage.

Fortunately for her, Gianna seemed to read her thoughts and stepped on the gas as they approached the city outskirts. "So, am I dropping you at the hospital first?" Gianna asked after a few moments of silence.

"Not at all. Just drop the drugs with Finn..."

A significant pause.

"You know what, just drop it at the hospital’s pharmacy."

She didn’t want to stress Finn or put him under any duress with the evil twins. She didn’t want the same for Linda either. The twins were devil incarnates.

"Tell them it’s from Doctor Athena. Tell them I had another business meeting, so I couldn’t make the trip myself."

Gianna nodded. "So I’ll drop you at the Dixons first."

"Yes. I’m already late for the meeting." Athena concurred smoothly.

Gianna darted her a sharp look, raising an eyebrow.

"What is it?" Athena swore that if it was yet another comment about her clothes and appearance, she would give her friend a knock.

"Check in my bag behind you. You’ll find a lip balm, powder, and perfume. At least organize yourself a bit... you don’t need the whole world to know you were at your lab."

Athena sighed, giving in to Gianna’s insistence. She shook her head, turned aside, and grabbed Gianna’s bag, scoffing softly when she spotted the light makeup purse. "You carry this everywhere you go?" She asked, pulling the purse out.

"Of course," Gianna replied nonchalantly. "A woman should always travel with these essentials. Emergencies happen; you shouldn’t be caught looking ugly or disheveled at any point in time."

Athena’s expression as she watched her friend ramble was a mix of amusement and disbelief.

Why would one stress oneself unnecessarily? She wondered, dusting her face with powder while glancing into the small mirror. "Well, thank you... I won’t be looking like a homeless person this evening..."

Her sarcasm was evident, but Gianna could only chuckle, graciously accepting the compliment, her head tilted in laughter as if bowing.

Athena laughed too, then refocused on her tiny mission.

Ten minutes later, they were at the Dixons.

"Fighting!" Gianna exclaimed shortly as Athena opened the car door to step out.

Athena, surprised, turned to her friend. "Fighting for what?"

Gianna shrugged, adjusting the gearstick. "You may need it."

Athena didn’t bother stressing herself over the comment, deciding instead to thank her friend for the help that day. She stepped out of the car and shut the door firmly behind her.

"See you later!" She waved, standing and watching as Gianna reversed out of the parking lot and into the bustling street.

Then she turned to the entrance of the café.

Inhaling deeply, she questioned herself, "You’ve met him before, so why are you beating like crazy?" _{freёweɓnovel.com}

Athena cursed herself internally. Behave yourself! She commanded, clearing her throat, though the action was interrupted midway when Ewan lifted his head, stared into her eyes, and smiled.