His Mistress is His Ex-Wife
Chapter 272: The Concert

Chapter 272: The Concert

The Day of the Concert...

The York City Arena was filled with a crowd. Supporters and fans brought glow sticks, posters, and banners of their idols.

This was Athena’s first debut and concert in York City, so her fans were so excited to watch her in person. The majority of her fans could only watch her on Ye-Tube.

Even though Therese was just a guest performer, her fans also showed their full support. And the rivalry between Athena and Therese’s fans was still ongoing on the different social media platforms. They kept comparing the two singers.

Therese’s Fan: "Why are you going crazy about this foreign artist? An arrogant bitch! She is just a newbie. Therese is the Queen, the Phenomenal Singer of York City. Don’t compare her to a NOBODY!"

Athena’s Fan: "Athena is like a songbird! Just wait for the showdown! You will be slapped on the face, Bashers!"

Therese’s Fan 2: "Oh, Stop being delusional. As compared to your idol, Therese is more beautiful. Haha. Your idol is ugly that’s why she is hiding behind the mask."

Athena’s Fan 2: "That’s her mysterious identity. What’s wrong with having a mask?"

Therese’s Fan 3: "Haha. She’s either hiding her scars or she is just simply ugly. Hahaha! Or what if she is a wanted person abroad? She is embarrassed to show her true face. A Fake!"

As the exchanges of comments on the social media platforms continued, Athena and the other guest performers were preparing in their respective dressing rooms.

Lanny was scanning her phone, reading the harsh comments directed to Athena.

"Gosh, Athena! I wanna kill these people! They are just jealous of you. How dare they call you fake and ugly! They even assumed that you were a wanted criminal! I’m gonna report their accounts!" Lanny complained.

Athena just let out a soft giggle. "Let them be. They can bark as much as they want. I don’t care. Just ignore them, Lanny."

She took Lanny’s phone, preventing her from entertaining those bashers.

Lanny just took a sigh of defeat. "You are right. I should listen to you."

"But Athena... I can’t let this slide. They keep on insulting you! We should show them they are wrong. Why don’t we reveal your beautiful face to shut those bashers’ mouths?"

Athena shook her head. "I can’t reveal my face. If I do, I won’t enjoy going to a public place without being recognized. I don’t want to attract people’s attention when I’m strolling around the mall. I only want to do music and perform for them."

Lanny nodded. "Yeah. I understand. Being a public figure will be a hassle. So as much as possible, you want to keep your real face from the public to enjoy your peaceful private life."

Athena giggled once more. "Yes. That’s what I intend to do."

The two were still talking when they heard a knock.

"Come in," Lanny responded.

Vladimir entered the room together with Aaron and Kimmy. The two kids were holding bouquets of flowers for Athena.

Athena’s eyes lit up when she saw the three. She stood up to greet them, giving each of them a hug.

"Aunt! We can’t wait to see you perform! Good luck out there!" Kimmy enthusiastically blurted out, handing the bouquet of flowers over to Athena.

"Thank you, Kimmy. I hope you will enjoy the concert!" Athena gently stroked Kimmy’s hair.

Meanwhile, Aaron gave her a light peck on her cheek.

"Aunt, you make us all proud. Go and rock the whole stadium later!" Aaron’s eyes were filled with admiration for Athena.

Athena smiled broadly while cupping Aaron’s face. She was happy that her son was there to watch her first-ever concert.

’I will dedicate my song to him. I admit that I have a lot of shortcomings as his mother. When the right time comes, I’ll tell him I’m his mother. We will live a simple life together.’ Athena didn’t include Dominique in her vision of the future. The only person who would fill the void in her heart was Aaron, her son.

"Can I have a moment with Athena?" Vladimir’s voice brought her back to the present.

Lanny and the two kids stepped out of the dressing room. They wondered why Vladimir looked very serious.

The atmosphere had become tense when Vladimir and Athena were left alone in the dressing room. She couldn’t look straight into Vladimir’s eyes, afraid that he would confront her regarding her actions last night.

She left the restaurant without saying goodbye to Vladimir. And the worst thing she did was have sex with Dominique in his car. She felt guilty about that. Vladimir had been so vocal about his feelings for her, but because of her revenge, she kept interacting with Dominique and doing things inappropriately.

She chewed on her lower lip, gazing down. But Vladimir lifted her chin so that she would look him in the eyes.

’I hate it when she is looking like this. I won’t ask her anything about what happened last night. Though I’m jealous, I won’t question her actions. I want to trust her because I love her. But I can’t bear to see her getting closer with her ex-husband.’ Vladimir thought to himself.

Masking his frustration and jealousy, Vladimir put on a gentle smile. "You look so stunning, Athena. I’m looking forward to your performance."

Athena’s anxiousness disappeared when she heard Vladimir’s words. She felt glad that Vladimir hadn’t brought up the topic of last night’s incident.

"Thank you, V," she softly said.

"Just like Aaron and Kimmy, I also have a gift for you. Turn around."

Athena looked at him with puzzlement before she turned around. She was now facing the mirror while Vladimir stood behind her. A few seconds later, Vladimir put something on her neck. It was a diamond necklace, matching her silver gown.

She gasped in surprise when she saw the magnificent jewelry on her neck. She knew it was an expensive necklace.

"V, you don’t have to–" Athena wasn’t able to finish her words as Vladimir pressed his forefinger against her lips.

"I want to give you everything, Athena. To me, you are worth more than all the wealth in the world." Vladimir said those words with so much love and affection.

Athena was at a loss for words. She was overwhelmed by Vladimir’s sincerity. Her heart was wavering whenever she was confronted by his honesty, expressing how much he loved her.

He turned her around once again, gently caressing her cheeks. After looking at her charming face for a long moment, Vladimir leaned over, planting a gentle kiss on her forehead.

Athena’s heart skipped a beat when his soft warm lips touched her skin. His lips lingered there for a few seconds before he drew back.

There was a hint of desire in his eyes as he gazed at her intently. His eyes fell on her red kissable lips. He had been dying to kiss her but he tried to control himself. If she would only give him a go signal, then he would kiss her right here right now.

"I really want to kiss your lips right now," Vladimir blurted out.

Athena’s cheeks turned red instantly upon hearing his bold declaration. Her heart pounded relentlessly, leaving her unsure of how to respond.

’Should I let him or not? Damn! I’m so confused.’