Chapter 82: Saving An Enemy
Gianna stood frozen, momentarily speechless at Athena’s response.
She took a step toward Athena, her eyes darting over the carefully arranged stacks of books and the colorful gift bags scattered around.
"Gianna, he brought them on the day of the kidnap." Athena echoed, her brow furrowed. "I had forgotten them till I saw the children opening it," She added softly, her fingers brushing against the fabric.
Gianna’s eyes perused the fiery gown, pausing when she saw a note pinned on it. Her hand instinctively reached for the delicate note.
She read it to Athena whose facial expression bordered on confusion.
’I noticed you’re a fan of Areso.’
"Is he wooing you back?"
Athena sighed, her voice barely above a whisper as she continued, "I don’t know. Signed copies of Colleen Hoover’s books bought after a year of our divorce, an Areso gown, and Le Fan’s heels. What do you think, Gianna?"
Gianna took a deep breath, shaking her head in disbelief. "It’s hard to make sense of this. Why all of this now, especially after everything that’s happened?"
"Exactly. He claims it’s for a partnership deal," Athena replied, frustration lacing her tone.
Gianna laughed, a sound that was almost mocking. "Partnership my foot. If you don’t want to go back to him, don’t bother meeting him. Partnership deals can be discussed in the boardroom, so you can ask for that. Unless..."