Aiden and Athena chose a small, cosy cafe to have their coffee at. Before Aiden chose it, he had already known that that was Athena's favourite. He enjoyed actively trying to win her heart even though he knew he had already worn it.He wasn't one to give up or pull back effort because he had gotten what he wanted. Athena was a princess and she deserved every princess treatment she got. Of course, this was known only to Aiden, and he wasn't sure how she would react if she found out. He had done an intensive research on her person and it included the men she had been with at some point or the other. He had gotten to know how shitty they were not realising the kind of woman Athena was.Reading through her file had infuriated him, being ever vengeful, he had wanted to put a target on them to teach them a lesson about treating women badly.He decided to enjoy the moment as he listened to her talk and laugh and come undone. Those stitches she had used to cover up her real self came undone a
The next day came so fast. Aiden had barely gotten any sleep when his alarm jolted him awake. Despite his fatigue, he had gotten ready for work and had made his way to Revenmar Technologies in record time.Once in his office, he spied his never-ending to-do list for the day and recollected what Athena had told him.She had gently suggested, "You should delegate more tasks, Aiden. You can't do everything yourself."At this point, Aiden was forced to agree with her. Left to him, he would take on every task, but it was starting to affect his commitments to other things. Especially his gang. It had been a while since he saw all of them since the capture of Ruki, who was still in their custody, having refused to speak.It wasn't that he didn't have people he trusted at work; he just liked doing things himself because that way, things would be done the way he wanted them to be done. Aiden has other assistants, but his assistant, Jeanne, has proven her effectiveness time and again. He didn't
Aiden woke up with a jerk from his slumber. His mind had been actively chasing a possibility of suspects, but now that he was awake, the thoughts and theories became hazy. He checked his alarm clock on his bedside stool and saw that he had slept straight for 7 hours. It was already past midnight.Aiden's stomach growled in protest, and he remembered he had lived off coffee and biscuits for the past 5 days, all in a bid to stay awake and solve the problem. He had been benevolent also to let those who pulled all nighters with him take some days off work to get themselves back in top shape. They had mechanised processes that could be handled without them being present.Aiden, his stomach raising a storm, walked to the kitchen, his tired feet dragging slightly. As he flicked on the dim kitchen light, he leaned against the counter, feeling the weight of exhaustion settle into his bones. The room was filled with a mix of aromas, some stale coffee still lingering in the air.With a sigh, he
The Revenmar mansion was bustling with servants scurrying about in preparation for the banquet the Chairman had planned for his family.This was following a week after he had fully recovered from his sudden illness. Alterations had been made to the mansion to accommodate certain features for the party.The chandelier in the living room was polished, and the light bulbs changed. Even the curtains were changed, and the house scented. The pool was cleaned, and the doors thrown open to saturate the house with fresh air. The main party was to take place in the garden where tables and elegant chairs had already been laid out and clothed and cutlery laid.A company had been contracted to provide foods while the drinks would come from the Chairman's own winery. The Chairman kept the intentions of the party secret from both of his children, only instructing them to get prepared for it.With the downstairs busy, the upper floors were the opposite. Silence hung like a thick mist over the floors.
The party was already underway as Aiden and Trisha walked down the stairs."I think father is already in the garden; let us go and meet him," Trisha said, tugging at Aiden's arm. Aiden allowed himself to be stirred towards the garden.The first thing Aiden noticed the moment they stepped into the garden was its opulence. The evening sun cast a warm golden glow on the sprawling green lawns and vibrant flowerbeds. The air was filled with an air of anticipation as guests mingled under the elegant festoon lights that adorned the trees. The occasion was a grand party hosted by Harris Revenmar, a prominent figure in both the business and social spheres. The Revenmar mansion was a testament to luxury, and tonight, it played host to an eclectic mix of family members, company workers, and esteemed dignitaries.Harris Revenmar, the patriarch of the family, stood at the centre of attention, engaged in lively conversations with various guests. He greeted old friends and welcomed new acquaintances
Amid the laughter and chatter, Harris Revenmar's voice resonated through the garden as he called for attention."Can I have everyone's attention, please?" He said, gently hitting a fork against his wine glass.The crowd gradually fell silent, turning their attention towards him.With a warm smile, the Chairman started,"I would like to thank and appreciate everyone for gracing this occasion even though no one knows why it was called."At this statement, everyone laughed."Not even my two beautiful children know why I threw this party. All I told them was to get dressed; we would be hosting people in our home. " he tilted his cup towards Aiden and Trisha, who were still standing with their cousins. Aidrn returned the gesture with a bow of his head and Trisha with a smile."I want to especially thank everyone for your support over the last couple of weeks. I am sure everyone here knew we experienced a cyber breach, which caused quite a number of our clients, some of which are here today
By nightfall, a majority of the attendees had left, ensuring to show their gratitude to their hosts as they went.Trisha and Aiden stood by the door, shaking hands or blowing air kisses as people left. The Chairman was by the side, speaking to some of the board of directors present.Trisha watched Aiden with concern in her eyes, mouthing her words. she asked if he was fine, to which he nodded in the affirmative. He still looked clean, untouched, his outfit without creases. Their aunt, Getrude, waltzed towards the door, her girls in tow."It was a pleasant evening! Although I must say my brother didn't train that boy right. Should have put him to the whip to beat out that nonsense entitlement from him instead, what does he do? Encourage the brat."Her girls looked uncomfortable behind her as she droned on. Aiden tuned out her voice, only nodding when it seemed like she needed him to.Thankfully, Faith pulls her mom forward. "Let's go, ma. There is a line behind you." Aidrn sent her a g
Aiden's eyelids fluttered, and the world gradually swam into focus. The sterile scent of the hospital room filled his nose, and the soft beep of machines provided a rhythmic background to his returning consciousness. The events leading up to his current state seemed distant and fragmented, like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle he was struggling to put together.As his vision cleared, he found his grandfather sitting by his bedside. A smile stretched Aiden's face. Movements caused his grandfather to look up from his book, his eyes filled with relief as he saw Aiden waking up. With a steady hand, he reached out and pressed the call bell above Aiden's bed."I'm so glad you are awake. Oh, I have been worried sick about you! The doctors said your chances of survival were slim, but I was certain that the boy I and your ma raised was stronger than that."Within moments, the door swung open, revealing a trio of medical personnel entering the room. They wore matching white coats, their expressions, a