From Betrayal to Brilliance: Her Rise to a New Life Novel - Chapter 258

Chapter 258 Stay Away from Athena ! Zaden was completely under Athena's spell now . He'd even gone so far as to confine his mother in the hospital because of her . Did he really think she needed treatment like some kind of mental patient ? Beverly gently patted Maya's hand . " Zaden's just confused for now , " she said softly . " Once you're back , he'll come to his senses and look your way again . " Maya's lips curved into a quiet smile . Since Beverly didn't object , that was as good as support . With her on her side , Maya felt more confident than ever about winning Zaden back .

After chatting for a while longer , Maya finally said goodbye and went home . The moment she stepped through the door , Fabio called out , " Maya , come to the study for a minute . " She followed Fabio inside . " Dad , what's going on ? " she asked . Fabio hesitated , then said , " You asked me to help the Storms today . I didn't tell your mother about it . Let's keep this between us - she wouldn't be happy if she knew ." Maya nodded and teased , " I know .

Mom watches you like a hawk , always afraid some woman's going to steal you away - like you'd ever have an affair or an illegitimate daughter or something ." Fabio and Patricia had always appeared to be the perfect couple in public . Because of that , Maya never believed her father would ever cheat . That's why she'd joked so casually . But the moment she said the words " illegitimate daughter , " Fabio's face stiffened . They had kept Athena's existence hidden from Maya . If she ever found out the truth , she might make trouble for Athena . Fabio didn't want that to happen .

He cleared his throat . " By the way , now that you're back , are you planning to join our hospital ? I can have someone arrange it right away ." " No ! " Maya quickly shook her head . " I want to work at the hospital of Storm Group ." Fabio frowned . " What for ? Don't tell me you're still not over Zaden . " Maya's expression darkened at his words . She crossed her arms and said coldly , " Back then , we missed each other because of bad timing . Now that I'm back , what's wrong with trying to win him over again ? " Fabio hesitated . He didn't know what to say .

If Zaden weren't already involved with Athena , he wouldn't have interfered . But now , with Maya stepping in again , things could turn ugly . He'd be caught right in the middle . Both of them were his daughters . Who was he supposed to help ? 163 " Anyway , I've made up my mind , " Maya said firmly . " I'm going to join Storm Hospital . You don't need to talk me out of it . I need to make some preparation ; I'm heading to my room now . " She turned and walked away before he could respond . When the sound of the door closing echoed , Fabio sighed helplessly .