"If you need anything, don't hesitate to let me know," Athena's ex-boss from the CIA spoke after shaking hands with Old Mr. Thorne.
With him were Eric and Shawn, and two other officials who had once been colleagues with Athena and Susan's mother, Scarlett. Close colleagues, who had quit the agency, as Athena had found out in the few minutes she had spent with them at the start of the party.
"Of course, Manuel. I will not forget," Athena replied with a smile, her tone laced with gratitude. She hugged the boss when he opened his arms, a fatherly smile resting on his lips.
"I mean it," he whispered before letting her go.
She smiled, nodded her thanks, and hugged her old colleagues one after another before wishing them safe travels to their location tonight.
The large hall was empty now except for family, the working gang, the agents protecting the estate, and then Antonio and Herbert.
