She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

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Athena narrowed her eyes, a cold smirk playing on her lips as she watched the scene unfold in front of her.

The man taking pictures was Lucas Harper, and beside him stood Zoe Murray-her defeated rival. There was another man with them, someone Athena didn't recognize, but he had the same smug look on his face. Athena stepped calmly to the side, positioning herself protectively in front of Claire. "What are you doing here?" she asked. her voice steady, without a hint of fear.

Zoe flashed a bright but fake smile. "Athena, we've known each other for years. Now that you've finally found your birth parents. I just had to come to congratulate you in person."

Athena's smile was faint, unreadable. She knew the gossip about her not being the Kennedy family's real daughter had spread like wildfire, and all those who envied her or hated her were eagerly waiting to see her fall Zoe, who had always seen her as competition, was no different-ready to strike now that Athena's shield of privilege had fallen. But Athena kept quiet, letting them make their move first.

Wesley, unaware of their true intentions, greeted them warmly. "So, you're Athena's friends! We've prepared lunch. Why don't you come up and join us?" "Dad, I'm not close with them," Athena interrupted, her smile unchanged. They've just been bugging me, so don't feel like you have to entertain them." Wesley's smile faded, and he turned to Zoe and the others with a cold glare. "If Athena doesn't want to see you, then I'd appreciate it if you left."

Athena added calmly, "Dad, Mom, please head upstairs first. I'll take care of this and join you soon.

Wesley's face grew serious. "No, you and your mother should go home first. I'll handle this.

Before Athena could say anything, Zoe cut in loudly, "Athena, how can you say that about us!

Kennedy family, the second richest in Kitmore City. You

like some stray. We came as your

she had

Claire turned pale at Zoe's words. Their eyes filled with guilt and sadness as they looked at Athena, clearly wanting

Zoe, Teli

dollars a pound. We got them just for her. Since she doesn't want us upstairs, you can take the basket. After all, she won't be able to afford luxuries like this anymore." Zoe's original plan had been to film Athena's new home and post it online, but after seeing the

faces flushed with anger, ready

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chimed in with a nasty

car?" Lucas sneered. "I even promised to bring you back to the Donovans, but you

mind flashed back to the previous night when he'd driven around

she'd come home before midnight. The memory fueled his rage, and he vowed to make her life a living hell until she

more vicious than Zoe's taunts, and by now, a small crowd