From Betrayal to Brilliance Her Rise to a New Life novel Chapter 223

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“Athena, you’re here. Come sit.” Fabio greeted her politely and waved her over.

Athena walked forward and sat down on the chair beside him.

Kit sat next to her. Once Athena was seated, Fabio turned to the people in front of them and said, “This is the person I just mentioned to you, Athena Hall.”

Then he looked at her and continued, “This is Mr. Dustin and Mr. Lawson …

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Athena frowned slightly, unsure why Fabio suddenly felt the urge to introduce her to these businessmen. Was he planning to split the family fortune and bring her into the Rices’s company?

That seemed impossible. Even if Fabio wanted that, his wife would never

agree.

So what exactly was he trying to do?

Athena gave Kit a questioning look, trying to figure out what was going on. Kit only curved his lips into a polite, practiced smile. He clearly had experience dealing with situations like this, while Athena looked completely lost.

As Athena was still wondering what Fabio was up to, she suddenly heard the businessmen across the table say, “Ms. Hall is quite pretty. My son is going to like her. I’ll call that brat over and let them get to know each other.”

“Sure, I’ll call my son too, so they can all meet.”

“Good idea. Let’s see which one Ms. Hall likes.”

The men started pulling out their phones, each trying to be the first to call their sons over.

The private room was soon filled with men’s voices–some scolding in low tones, others giving brisk orders …

Athena’s eyes widened as she realized what was happening. This dinner wasn’t just a casual meal. It was a setup, a matchmaking dinner arranged by Fabio for her.

Wait, why would Fabio arrange a matchmaking dinner for me?

The whole thing makes absolutely no sense.

Seeing her shock, Fabio leaned toward her and whispered, “I know Lewis has been bothering you lately. A man like that isn’t worthy of you. Don’t take it to heart.

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“So I found you a few good matches. These are all respected businessmen in Vlephia with solid family backgrounds. You’re going to live a good life if you marry into one of their families.

“When their sons get here, just tell me if you like any of them.”

Athena was speechless.

This world was downright absurd.

She didn’t even know whether she should politely refuse or just go along with it.

Watching the men around her, all busy and excited with their phones, she found herself at a loss for words. Maybe she would just tell Fabio later that none of them caught her eye.

After all, as a divorced woman with a child, she had little standing in high society.

Maybe these men were just showing up because of family pressure. They weren’t interested in her at all.

Noticing her expression, Kit immediately knew what she was thinking and couldn’t help but give a small sigh inwardly.

He’d been by her side long enough to guess her thoughts.

Was Athena really thinking that she wasn’t good enough, and that’s why she was dismissing all this as meaningless?

His father had put in serious effort to arrange this for her, making promises and cutting deals. Otherwise, those shrewd old businessmen would never have agreed so readily.

With benefits on the line, plenty of people would be eager to pursue Athena.

Before long, the businessmen’s sons arrived one after another. Athena was dazzled. It felt like she’d accidentally wandered into some exclusive “gentlemen–for–hire” lineup.

All the men were handsome, each with their own style.

Still, Athena felt nothing for any of them.

No matter how good they were, none of them could compare to Zaden.

The thought of him made her chest feel heavy again.

Fabio smiled at her. “Athena, take your time. See if anyone catches your eye.”

Athena was speechless.

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