From Betrayal to Brilliance Her Rise to a New Life novel Chapter 377

**TITLE: Her Rise 377**

**Chapter 377: I Want Zaden!**

Athena’s heart thudded in her chest as the harsh reality of her predicament settled over her like a dark cloud. She felt as if she were standing on the precipice of a great abyss. If she walked into the hospital unprepared, she would be met with a torrent of scrutinizing eyes, each one filled with judgment and suspicion. The very thought of her colleagues whispering behind her back, perhaps convinced that she had somehow triumphed in surgery without the merit to back it up, was utterly unbearable.

The messages that had been circulating in the group chat had slipped away from her grasp like water through her fingers. Had it not been for Zaden pulling her aside to share the news, and her own decision to check her phone, she would have remained blissfully ignorant of the storm brewing in the shadows.

Just then, the stillness was broken by Zaden’s phone vibrating insistently on the table. It was a message from Tommy, and Athena felt a surge of curiosity mixed with anxiety. She leaned closer, her voice barely above a whisper, “What’s the latest? Did you find anything useful?”

Zaden opened the message, his brow knitting together in concern as he read aloud, “Mr. Storm, all the surveillance footage has been deleted.”

A wave of despair crashed over Athena, her stomach knotting at the implications of that statement. It was as if the ground beneath her feet had given way, and she was left hanging in a void. The pieces of this sinister puzzle began to align in her mind. Whoever was behind this had been meticulous, erasing every trace of their actions, ensuring that no incriminating evidence would be left behind.

Zaden’s frown deepened as he typed a quick response, “What about the fake account in the group?”

Tommy’s reply came almost instantaneously. “It has already left the group and deleted the account.”

The realization hit them like a cold slap: they were trapped at a dead end.

If Athena couldn’t clear her name, the insidious rumor would cling to her like a persistent shadow, forever staining her reputation and her hard-earned credibility.

Seeing the weight of despair settling upon her shoulders, Zaden felt a surge of protectiveness. “Hey, don’t stress too much. I’ll find another way to get to the bottom of this,” he reassured her, though he kept the burden of his grandfather’s words to himself. Athena was already so crushed; she didn’t need additional worries to weigh her down.

Navigating this situation required a delicate touch.

But as if a flicker of determination had ignited within her, Athena turned to Zaden, her voice steady and resolute. “I think we need to be strategic. This person is likely to keep taking sneaky photos of me. We should set a trap and wait for them to slip up.”

As the idea crystallized in her mind, Athena felt a surge of empowerment wash over her.

Rather than spiraling into panic and aimless running, it was far more logical to remain patient and wait for the culprit to reveal themselves.

Zaden glanced at her, admiration blooming in his chest. She was not one to crumble at the first sign of trouble; she was a fighter.

“Alright, I’ll take care of it,” he replied, nodding in agreement, feeling a renewed sense of purpose alongside her.

Athena looked up at him, her expression softening with gratitude. “Thank you for believing in me,” she said quietly, her sincerity palpable.

Zaden chuckled lightly, warmth spreading through him. “Of course, I trust you. You’re my wife, remember?”

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Meanwhile, Maya found herself basking in the glow of her own triumph, a smile plastered across her face as she climbed into bed. The thrill of her latest revelation lingered in her mind, fueling her dreams throughout the night. In her fantasies, Zaden had completely turned against Athena, filing for divorce and returning to Maya’s side, where he belonged. Yet, upon waking, reality jolted her back, reminding her that it was nothing more than a fleeting figment of her imagination.

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