Chapter 1666 You'Re Really Naive

Chapter 1666 You're Really Naive

Christian was furious. "Don't keep calling her a bitch. How much do you

actually know about Joyce? I'm not in love with her, so stop making wild

guesses. But she is truly a good woman, and I've seen it myself all

these years. I don't need you to judge her."

Vicki reached out and pulled Christian, indicating that he shouldn't

continue speaking. It was clear that Athena had become delusional.

"Hahaha, I was unconscious for ten whole years, and you didn't even

think about helping me seek revenge. Brother Luther found someone

new, and you didn't help me drive her away. Now you're actually

defending her. You even won't let me call her a bitch?! What's so good

about her? Is she worth defending like this? Brother Luther belongs to

me. Joyce is just a third party who intruded into our relationship, a

shameless mistress! And that bitch actually had a child! Why did you

save her from the sea? It would have been so much better if she and

her bastard child died! She deserves to die! I wish she would die a

hundred times over. I'm going to call her a bitch! A whore! A slut!"

"Smack!"

A crisp slap echoed in the spacious hall.

Everyone was stunned, including Vicki.

Everyone held their breath, nervously watching Athena.

As everyone knew, in the Ballard family, Christian doted on his little

sister and never uttered a harsh word, let alone lifted a finger against

her. But today, Christian had actually slapped Athena.

"You!" Athena's eyes burned with anger, her previous gentle and

innocent demeanor completely gone, replaced by a fierce expression.

“You actually slapped me for that bitch! And you say you don't like

her?!" Disappointment filled Athena's heart and eyes.

The wound on her shoulder, aggravated by the slap, throbbed with

pain. It might have even reopened and started bleeding again.

However, it couldn't be seen under the heavy kimono she was wearing.

Christian himself was also stunned, staring at the hand that had just

struck her. He had actually slapped her, and even he couldn't believe it.

He had always cherished and doted on her, keeping her in the palm of

his hand.

His impression of her was still stuck in her innocent and carefree

demeanor of ten years ago, pure and beautiful. He couldn't connect the

current Athena with the past Athena.

He was confused, unsure if it was because she had been in a coma for

ten years and had changed, or if she had always been like this and he

had never truly understood her.

He had been so certain before, but now he was starting to doubt.

Vicki frowned as she watched everything unfolding before her.

She thought Christian was too impulsive today, tearing apart their

relationship without fully understanding the connection between Athena

and OGW.

Christian clenched his fists, a look of heartache flashing in his eyes. He

took a step forward, wanting to see how Athena's face was.

Unexpectedly, Athena took several steps back and sat back in her

wheelchair, sliding it a distance away from him.

Christian felt even more guilty. "I'm sorry, it wasn't intentional. I acted

impulsively.”

"Hahaha, that's enough, brother. That slap just now marked the end of

our affection. Besides, we're not even blood-related siblings. From now

on, you don't need to pretend anymore,” Athena sneered.

Christian's brows furrowed deeper. "Athena, your obsession runs deep.

Why can't you let go? Also, what exactly is your relationship with

Cloud? He controls OGW, and he's dangerous. How did you get mixed

up with him?"

“In the future, my affairs have nothing to do with you, Christian. If you

don't hinder me, I can still consider you as my brother. But!" Athena's

tone suddenly turned cold, and her gaze became chilling. "If you get in

my way, don't blame me for disowning you."

As she spoke, her expression remained void of emotions but gave off

an inexplicable sense of power.

Even Vicki couldn't help but shiver. Often, the more fragile someone

looked, the more ruthless and unimaginable they could be.

Christian couldn't hide his disappointment.

He asked again, "What exactly is your relationship with Cloud?"

Athena laughed, her smile blossoming like a poppy flower.

“You don't know? My mother, your stepmother, Charity. Cloud is her

loyal follower, don't tell me you didn't know. Hahaha. Christian, you've

been in charge of the Ballard family for so many years, and you didn't

even know? After my mother passed away, OGW belonged to me.

They obey me, serve me. Hahaha. You're really naive."

Vicki's eyes narrowed. As she suspected, it was just as she thought.

Christian seemedto be greatly affected, frozen in place. Vicki's

reminder had caused him to have suspicions, but he couldn't imagine it.

The Athena before him had completely surpassed his imagination.

At this moment, he seemed to understand.

No wonder OGW had been active in Khebury ever since Athena fell into

a coma. They had even attacked and pursued Luther multiple times,

thinking Athena would never wake up. They had targeted Luther.

He knew that Luther had suspected him of being behind the attacks

and that OGW was connected to him. But he didn't bother to clarify.

He had discovered Joyce's defense against OGW's pursuit with her

boomerang and her outstanding marksmanship during their car chase,

where she had shot and punctured the tires of numerous cars. It had

given him a new understanding of Joyce.

Later, because of his intervention, OGW had restrained themselves and

didn't dare to expose themselves easily. They had stopped pursuing

Luther.

But he never expected that the true mastermind behind the infamous

organization was right beside him.

Was it his little sister, whom he had watched grow up?!

After Athena finished laughing, her voice turned cold as she gave strict

instructions to Yan Ling.

"Come and push the wheelchair. I'm leaving. This place doesn't

welcome me. From now on, the Ballard family is no longer my home."

After speaking, her eyes turned icy, her face like a voodoo doll, devoid

of any expression.

Christian's lips moved, wanting to say something, but in the end, he

couldn't say it.

He watched as Athena sat back in the wheelchair and disappeared into

the darkness of DeNox.

With a roar, the vehicles in front of the entrance drove away, as if she

had never been there tonight.

Vicki worriedly looked at Christian. “The Ballard family and OGW have

a deep grudge against each other. I never expected that the

mastermind behind OGW was right beside us. What should we do?

OGW must be eradicated, but Athena..."

She knew that for Christian, there was no choice.

"Vicki, I have a headache. I need some time alone. You can go now."

Christian waved his hand, exhaustion evident on his handsome face.

He couldn't process the information he had received tonight.

He needed to sort out his thoughts.

"Alright."

Vicki patted Christian's shoulder.

As she walked to the door, Christian suddenly called out to her.

"Cloud has returned. Be careful. After all, he has... feelings for you."

Vicki turned around, cutting him off. “I know, don't worry. I'm aware of

it."

After speaking, her graceful figure disappeared into DeNox.