The Villain (2)

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November 26, 2022

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Athena felt funny in her heart. She secretly has money and properties under her name, but she doesn't want to disclose them to the public. Paying off the original owner's debts was enough for her because she aimed to build an army of her own. Talents are prone to accidents. Take the general, for example.

Her husband is a talented man who controls one-third of the empire's military power. But this man, admired by many, has many life threats and failed assassinations on his back. He carries a good name, a wealthy background, and a destructive power, but he doesn't even have a complete family. The general grew up under the care of his grandparents because his parents sacrificed themselves for the empire selflessly.

Athena harmlessly smiles at her agent, but she is calculating every decision she makes.

When the day of her divorce comes, she will lack the remaining protection on her body which is the general's wife's identity. She will need new backing, and creating the army she wants will be more complicated. So, if possible, Athena wants to rise to the ceiling of interstellar's entertainment industry and accumulate more connections for herself.

"Hmm, let me think for a while."

The company has the right to exert contractual pressure on the crew. Still, it is clear that, aside from a pretty face, today's Athena is not valuable enough for the company to take action against the drama's crew. The role that others can rob will get robbed naturally.

Athena's voice was low and icy, "If I recall correctly, I signed a contract with the crew; they can't breach the contract at will, right?"

Athena thought she would soon get swept out after taking care of the original owner's dilemma. Her main priority is trying to stay alive. Therefore she has to work hard. She temporarily filled the role of the original owner, who was an actress. Lian Wu's heart raced as he wondered why he had never thought Lady Athena's voice was particularly enticing.

Lian Wu hesitated to stare into Athena's eyes, but then he thought, why should he be afraid of her? "The contract has not changed. It's just that you and the original female second have changed places. Shinzia Hibari will become the heroine, and you get to play her original role."

"I have no issues, so when can I join the group?"

"No, you agree?" Lian Wu, who was about to talk to Athena, was stunned.

"I agree, so please provide me with the script."

After expressing this, she returned to her reading position and said, "Are you okay?" She then turned to look at Lian Wu, frozen in place.

After hearing such news, he initially anticipated a storm to brew the Capital Star, but nothing happened to Athena. "It's okay. I'll send it to you when I go back."

He was slightly out of breath due to Athena's uncaring and nonaggressive disposition.

He forced himself to wipe his eyes. "This style of painting felt wrong!" "But then, who is this person?" "Am I still dreaming?" "If only she could stay like this forever!"

Lian Wu also left with an interest after observing that Athena shifted her attention back to the book she was reading and expressed an unwillingness to continue speaking. He glanced through the cover of "The Monsters of the Interstellar Wars," Athena's book, before staring at her committed face.

"This entire world is a lie." Lian Wu was perplexed about why he left the villa without verbally attacking Athena, but he did not give it much thought because she was willing to cooperate.

For Athena to always have resources in the entertainment industry, she initially relies on bringing money in. However, her acting skills are subpar, and she is constantly condescending. There are a lot of individuals who black her, even if she doesn't have many supporters. The family of Arcana is currently broke. At the very least, this drama will likely be her last.

"Thank the heavens for this," Lian Wu exclaimed.

He can finally be free!

Everyone in the villa got taken aback when Athena, who used to be absent throughout the day, obediently rested at home today, dozed after lunch, and changed her book in the late afternoon. The young master's military books were still accessible. And Athena is reading for enlightenment.

Athena, who had finally finished the military texts, got up as evening drew near and walked to the kitchen.

Old nanny Jean and the housebots readily dismissed the servants who stood on the sidelines.

Athena began to cook four dishes, Beef Bulalo, Spicy Buttered Prawns, Corn & Mushroom Soup, and Pork Barbeque.

The driver sent by Hadji and little Theo was at a stalemate in the kindergarten level of the mecha department at this time.

"Young Master, the master told us to bring you home for dinner today. We must hurry up before the master gets angry."

Remembering the empty house and the silent dinner, Theo did not plan to return.

Little Theo gripped the classroom's door firmly. He had a little pouting mouth and was very adorable. But he preferred to live with his mother and had no desire to return. There was simply no other option for the driver or the guards. They wanted to advance and pull the young master, but they could not do so forcefully. The chief guard surprised everyone by being so responsible.

He slowed to a halt in front of Theo.

And face him with the eyes of a trafficker.

The driver Athena had ordered to pick up Theo also showed up at this time. Theo's eyes lighted up when he recognized yesterday's driver and pointed out the window, "Look! There's a zerg!"

Everyone instinctively glanced outside, and Theo took advantage of the opening to slip out, holding his schoolbag, saying, "You tell my dad I'm going to live with Mommy!"

Before the driver sent by Athena could get out, the young master who rushed out grabbed his sleeve and hurried into the car.

"Hurry back! Hurry!"

The driver was unaware of what was happening. He believed the young master got exposed to a terrible situation. In his mind, he visualized a wave of zergs attacking the lake. Terrified, he stepped on the accelerator at his fastest pace.