My Mother Made Billions Of Dollars Following The Split

With her body still humming after their passionate meeting in the secretary's lounge, Athena Newton gulped for breath. Byron. Crawford refused to let go of her, holding on to her from behind. Enjoying the afterglow of their pleasure, Byron planted tender kisses on Athena's neck as they both relished the last remnants of their intoxication. After a 15-day business trip, Byron had departed. His personal secretary, Athena, stands behind them. Unexpectedly, she sensed relief, supposing that maybe he was sick of their five-year relationship.

To tell the truth, she couldn't help but smile at it. Five years prior, her grandmother, Romy Lewis, was severely ill and in dire need of financial assistance. in need of cash. When there was no longer any hope, Byron entered. Word spread that Athena resembled his real love, Freya Bates, who, following Byron's accident that put him in a coma, traveled overseas and married a well-known European aristocracy. After he healed, he found it tough to go on and understood he'd been ignored. And that's when Athena entered his life. He arranged for her to receive the greatest medical treatment and assisted her in paying off her family's obligations. grandmother. She assumed the position of Byron's secretary while also falling in love with him behind his back.

She'd molded herself into a mirror image of Freya and hidden who she really was for the last five years. She put on the act of a docile and accommodating lady, going to great lengths to win his approval. However, she was exhausted by the nonstop performance and yearned for Byron to find someone to replace her. She was surprised to see that Byron went straight to work after returning from his business trip, rather than heading home. He didn't wait for her to finish work since he was so consumed by need, and he took his pleasure harshly, leaving her completely exhausted. Athena gently reminded him, "Mr. Crawford, after a little rest, The stockholders are in the conference room, ready for you.

"Humph," he said, his tone abruptly monotonous. He let go of Athena, making a beeline for the restroom. She exhaled a breath of calm. Byron's extra suit was in the lounge, so she headed there despite the pain in her lower body. Byron got into his suit after taking a shower, and Athena helped him put on his tie with gentle assistance. He couldn't help but note how intelligent and well-behaved she was when he glanced down at her. He felt happy. A check is lying on the table. $20 million," he declared. serenely. Additionally, the Lakin villa will be given to you. name." Stunned, she gazed blankly at Byron. Was this a payment of any kind? A departure severance payment with her? "Why would you, Mr. Crawford?" He felt a surge of happiness at seeing the bewildered expression in her eyes. Gently stroking her chin, he whispered, "See it as a reward."

An award? What had she done to merit a prize of this kind? A wealth of twenty million dollars, and the Lakin mansion alone was more than five times more valuable. Byron had always been giving, but he had never given her so much in one go before. Using his thumb to softly stroke Athena's somewhat swollen lips, he said, "If you follow my instructions, there will be other sources from whence that originated. Athena found it hard to believe. What was his meaning? Did he not intend to end their relationship already? She looked away, still looking lovely and elegant in her façade. With a nod, she said, "Yes, Mr. Crawford." She wasn't sure whether it was all in her head, but it felt like Byron's shoulders were somewhat relaxed in relief.

Superb, Byron said. "This is the only thing you can do." afternoon. You are free to return home. She gave another nod. Byron then walked out the door. Picking up the check from the table, Athena scowled. She suspected that Byron had become weary of her throughout the previous half-year. She had even seen a glimpse of him not too long ago. conversing with a girl who strikingly resembled Freya. "This isn't possible." Her mouth dropped silently. During their session, her phone fell beneath the bed, and she heard a buzzing sound from there. She grabbed it and read the headline on her alerts right away. [Breaking News: Imbe Group President to Wed Ross Family's Youngest Daughter, Forming Potent Coalition] Her eyes darted between her phone and her heart. as well as the check. Byron was the president of Imbe Group, to be exact. The lounge was still a mess. Byron's suit and her skirt were dispersed all over the floor.

She was laughing so hard that she couldn't contain herself. This was the rationale behind his sudden lavishing of her with cash and property. Even though he was married, he wanted to acquire her and keep her as his submissive lover. Abruptly experiencing nausea, she hurried to throw up in the restroom. She looked pale and dejected when she later glanced in the mirror at herself. Byron was the greatest when it came to being vile. Even though he was about to tie the knot, he was unable to let go of Freya and refused to call it quits on Athena. "Oh no! Does he believe that I like filling in for him? Her hands clenched into tight fists. "I gave up!" She dressed, wrote her letter of resignation, and headed to the president's office right before Byron's meeting. was coming together. As she approached his door to knock and go inside, she heard a boisterous, playful voice within.

It was Byron's buddy, Gideon Hale, who came from a prosperous Hutchin City family. "What's your deal with Athena now that you're getting married?" After a little period of stillness, Byron said calmly, "Nothing. She's staying with me as usual. "Is she willing to be a mistress?" Gideon asked. "As long as I give her enough money, she will do anything." His voice was rife with scorn and ridicule. Outside the door, she remained still, her heart prickling with suffering. After all, their "relationship" was only transactional. Five years later, she was just a product in his eyes. to be used for play at the appropriate cost. "Really?" Gideon's tone had become animated. "If I present her with a greater cost, will she agree to my suggestion?"

Liam Carson, Byron's assistant, shouted up from outside the door before anybody else could reply. How are you doing, Miss Newton? She abruptly stopped thinking and gave him a nod. then went to Byron's office and knocked on the door. Gideon's blushed a little from shame. He smiled at Athena after a little pause, as though he had said nothing improper. "Good day, Miss Newton." She was repulsed by Gideon's remarks and decided to ignore them. She approached Byron directly, and he was still wearing the same attitude of coldness. "Did I not tell you to return home?" He asked, clearly annoyed, in a low voice. "Mr. Crawford," Athena said, her customary kindness gone from her voice.

With resolve, she extended her letter of resignation. "I'm calling it quits." His face reddened instantly. "Explain what you mean." "We made a deal when we were dating-I would never be your mistress, and I would leave as soon as you got married." Athena put the missive down on his desk. Athena turned and left after that. She passed Gideon and halted, appearing utterly stunned. She was sick of having to be kind and patient. She gave the lusty man a scathing gaze, treating him like a piece of trash. Gideon's inquiry was answered clearly with just one glance. She would never allow herself to be used as a prop!

When Gideon collected himself, Athena had already left. He looked in shock at Byron. "Have you seen what I observed? Is she the gorgeous girl that is your secretary? Byron said nothing, his expression dejected. He was clearly confused and in a panic. He thought back to the long-ago deal he had made with Athena. However, he never imagined that she would truly depart simply because he was tying the knot. She had never disobeyed any of his requests over the years and had always complied. That she would resist him this time astounded him.

"How foolish of her!" Ignoring Gideon's prattling, Byron sprang to his feet and angrily rushed outside. Amelia had submitted her resignation and was prepared to start working on her new project right away. But when she went back to the secretary's office, Byron went with her.

Mr. Crawford, is there anything further you would like to say? Without the typical warmth in her gaze, Athena glanced at him. prior to. Byron's displeasure was only deepened by her attitude. "Am I not worthy in your eyes? Why would you act irrationally? such a way? He walked carefully toward Athena. She became paler with every stride he took. When she attempted to back off, he grabbed her wrist and tugged her in his direction. "Mr. Crawford, when you get married, I have to go. That is what we decided upon," she muttered. "So, the villa and all that money aren't enough for you, huh?" he scoffed. She froze, remembering what he'd said earlier. He genuinely thought she would do anything for a buck. fought to get away from this man who had made her feel so unworthy. "Give me up!" I'm not a test subject, Athena. I have no time to play games.

Tell me your price, please. He clamped down so hard on her wrist that he could have broken it. He still believed that she was unhappy and that he hadn't given her enough money. He was unable to think of any other explanation. If he offered her more, he thought she wouldn't really leave him. With a grimace, Athena looked at him silently. For the previous five years, she was constantly aware that she was merely a stand-in. Byron's wholehearted devotion was intended for someone else. She would only experience sadness if she gave in to that affection. "I can't, Byron," she exclaimed. "My mother's death was caused by a mistress. I will not become one either! The space became quiet. All that could be heard was their breathing.

After all of his bewilderment, it appeared to finally reach Byron: she sincerely desired to break up with him. "You haven't seen your grandmother in a while, have you?" His voice is softer now, and his rage is muted. "I'll take a month off from you. Give things some thought, and take your time. She stiffened all over as her grandmother was mentioned. His remarks simply strengthened her resolve and determination. "I do not require a month." I have made my decision. "Athena!" His rage was beyond control now. "Freya went, and I kept you around for five years. Do you truly think I'll be able to locate a substitute anywhere?" But Athena would not hear his explanations. He could have easily replaced her with other girls, but he just didn't want to take too long modifying. "I know where I belong, Mr. Crawford.

Merely a nobody, she said icily. answered. "All right, fine." Byron let go of her wrist and gave her a glare. "You are the most submissive, even though you don't resemble Freya the most. That was all you had going for you," he said, glancing back at her with his typical icy expression. You no longer have any benefit at all. I'll grant your desire since you've already made up your mind. Athena quietly said, pushing back the conflicting feelings that were rising inside of her. "Thank you... I'll turn in all of my work and will not give you any problems. There will be a new secretary on board. Just be sure to give her proper training before you depart. Byron turned and left without turning around. He was born with a natural sense of superiority and arrogance because he came from an affluent background. Because Athena and he looked so similar, he had previously chosen her.

to Freya and fulfilled all of his requests. She used to listen to him, but not anymore. It appeared that he had At last, he ran out of tolerance and stopped bothering her. For the first time in five years, Athena felt liberated as she cast a quick glance at the bruise on her wrist. She walked out of the building and toward Byron's home. He would always want to have sex, so they would be together either at the apartment he gave her or in the secretary's office lounge. Not much was for her to pack, as she remained at his apartment on occasion. It was sufficient to have just one bag. She was meticulous in her packing, ensuring nothing was left behind. in rear. After she was done, she went back to her own apartment and started organizing her work notes and pending assignments. transferred to the following secretary: It was quite simple. Two sets of work notes were with her, which have all the information required in them.

Handling the significant infrastructure project she had been overseeing since last year presented the true obstacle. She worked so hard, and it was her first time overseeing a job this size. She was concerned about how much her resignation would hinder the project's advancement. Her phone rang as she was thinking about this. The call originated from the hospital. When Athena's best friend, Evie Cross, got back from her study abroad trip a few days earlier, she realized Athena had grown quite thin and decided to take her for a checkup. The call was taken by Athena. "This is Rosen Medical Center, Miss Newton." "I am aware. Kindly forward the report of the physical examination to my email.

Thank you," she answered with haste. Just as she was going to hang up, there was a voice on the other end saying, "Miss Newton, hold on! You've got a baby! "What?" "Well done! It's eight weeks pregnant on you!" The speaker sounded really upbeat. Athena, though, was astounded. How could this have happened? Byron and she had always utilized defense! "Miss Newton, you and your baby can enjoy a luxurious post-delivery center and the best private obstetrics department in the nation."

Over the phone, the individual persisted in advertising their services. However, Athena was completely deaf and unable to hear them. "I comprehend. Please let me know if I need anything. With a dull response, Athena hung up the phone quickly. Lost in contemplation, she stared out the window at the raindrops falling. She eventually collected herself and immediately considered the advantages and disadvantages. She could not keep this child, she realized as she put her fingers on her swollen stomach.

She was wide awake the whole night, and in the morning she opted to skip work for two days. She dressed fast and headed to the hospital to have another examination. The outcomes verified once more that she was eight weeks pregnant. She faintly remembered having Byron have unprotected intercourse on his birthday two months ago. She only did it once, but she ended up becoming pregnant. Athena could not believe this and shook her head. The physician, observing her depressed demeanor, politely stated, "Madam, it's not simple for you to get pregnant considering your health.

I recommend that you think about retaining the child.

She wasn't sure if she was fortunate or unlucky, given how simple it was to become pregnant. She said, "I will give it some thought," and then left the hospital. After pausing briefly in the cool fall breeze, Athena made the decision to purchase a plane ticket back to her. hometown. She bought two bottles of wine and a bouquet of purple daisies and roses when she got to Greeli City. After hailing a cab, she made her way to Colwi Cemetery. It had begun to drizzle when she got there. From a distance, the security guard noticed Athena and quickly came over with an awning. "Athena! You weren't here today, I thought! She said, "I just wanted to pay a visit." She left the guard with a bottle of wine as a thank-you after they had a little conversation. Carrying an umbrella, she ventured into the depths of the graveyard by herself.

With a sympathetic sigh, the guard looked at her thin form while holding his wine. "What's wrong? Are you acquainted with her? A janitor asked, leaning in. The guard groaned once more and shook his head, saying, "Poor girl. When she buried her mother here, she was only a small child. She then said goodbye to her grandfather when she was ten years old, and her grandma passed away only six months ago. She spent the entire day at her grandmother's tombstone funeral. Her mother loved purple daisies, so she gave her one for her. Athena finally poured her granddad a glass of wine. Mom, Grandpa, and Grandma. I would like to share something with you. She remained silent for a short while.

"I have a pregnancy. I'm aware that I shouldn't probably keep this child, however. She paused. But now that you're all gone, I am left with no relatives on this planet. My only family will be this baby. Athena inhaled deeply, as though she had made a significant decision. choice. The physician stated that it would be challenging for me to conceive, so I have chosen to retain the child."She paused, then grinned and said, "You will adore her." Please keep an eye out for her. Today, rumors were flying in Girard City's President's Office at Imbe Group. Athena's resignation had been well known. All were aware that only Athena could tackle the challenging president.

With growing misgivings, the new secretary showed up early this morning, following Liam directly into Athena's former workspace. When Ruby Holland, the new secretary, arrived, there was quite a disturbance within the organization. She was remarkably similar to Athena. Within the firm, there had been rumors regarding Byron and Athena's connection. Since Athena resigned and there was someone just like her suddenly showing up, wildly conjectural thoughts started to flow. Byron met with the foreign project department in the morning. When the meeting was over, it was already midday. Ruby approached him with an upset expression as she made her way back to the President's Office. I saw her not at all today.

He scowled and took a quick look at Liam. "Where is it, Athena? Liam knew immediately, upon hearing Ruby's remarks, what game she was playing. "Mr. Crawford and Miss Newton experienced some private matters and asked for time off," he clarified in a hurry. "I'm sorry for not telling you sooner. I spent this morning getting ready for the meeting. Does she have personal problems? Strangely, she departed so quickly and without letting Byron know. She attempted to approach Byron while pretending to be concerned for Athena. "It must be serious." He instantly took a step back. "Go now if she's not here to train you. Return when she goes back to work. Ruby detected Byron's nasty temper right away.

She had always had a keen sense of humor. So, following a few kind words, she quickly departed, giving the secretary's room a grudging glance. escape route. for her. She believed it was an intentional attempt to instruct, and she didn't buy the justification that she had an essential task to complete. Teach her a lesson. "Just give it time! This was initiated by you. Someday, I'll pay you back! Liam started outlining Byron's itinerary. "Mr. Crawford, you and Mr. Franco, the president of Colas Construction, are playing golf this afternoon at three o'clock. He noticed that Byron's eyes were growing darker by the moment out of the corner of his eye. He took a drink of his coffee, and his visage darkened even worse. "Tell Athena to return right away over the phone!" The office crew was unable to even make ends meet without her. no longer enjoy a cup of coffee!

"Yes, sir." Liam reached for his phone and dialed the number. Byron looked at Liam, his frustration growing. Given how quickly she had left, Byron presumed Grandma wasn't feeling well. For more than six months, Athena hadn't seen her grandmother. "Ignore it." With an impatient grimace, Byron pushed his coffee aside, picked up a document, and peered at it. Liam was hesitant to speak, so he gripped his phone hard. Silently, he moved away and sent Athena a WhatsApp message. message: [Mr. Crawford has been in a really bad mood, Athena, throughout the morning. [Complete your task and return to rescue us!] Athena had nowhere else to go after her visit to the graveyard. She knew it would be preferable to finish the transfer as soon as possible and head out after reading Liam's message. There's no way Byron can ever know about the baby.

He would never permit someone such as her to become a parent or have a connection to him. Therefore, it was best for her to keep her distance. after departing from Byron and Imbe Group. Without any delay, she purchased a plane ticket to return to Girard. City. The individuals in the President's Office the following morning were ecstatic to meet her. Why, Afhend? you? How will we manage without Yes, it is correct! When Mr. Crawford gets upset, it's terrifying. I was too terrified to breathe the day before!" "Please don't leave, Miss Newton.

We are unable to manage Mr. Crawford without you. The president's elevator lit up as they conversed. They instantly stood up straight and tidied up at the elevator's entrance. In an instant, the doors parted. Wearing a black custom suit, Byron went out with Ruby. by his side. Everyone said, "Good morning, Mr. Crawford," including Athena, who was positioned at the rear. Her long hair was falling over her shoulders, and she was still dressed in her typical business clothing. Her appearance had changed from shy and subservient to indifferent. Ruby followed Byron over to her. "Ruby Holland is my new secretary." His tone was free of feeling, icy cold. "Teach her the ropes and explain all of your duties to her."