She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

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Zoe's face turned bright red, her voice sharp with frustration. "Athena, no matter how hard you try to act tough, you can't change the fact that you're not the rich girl you used to be!" she snapped. "See this handsome guy next to me? That's Andrew, the real heir to the Kennedy family and my boyfriend!" Zoe added, her tone smug and dripping with satisfaction. "Jealous? Angry? Wishing you could take everything away from me?" she taunted, her words laced with venom.

Andrew stood with his chin slightly lifted, looking at Athena with a mix of arrogance and curiosity. He'd heard all about her from his family and from Zoe, and none of it had been flattering But now, seeing her in person, he couldn't help but notice how beautiful and composed she since they arrived.

It annoyed him, though, that she didn't seem to care. She hadn't even spared him a glances. Athena had this effortless grace that made her stand out, even among the most glamorous celebrities.

Athena, unfazed, focused on Zoe. "Relax. I couldn't care less about this piece of trash you've picked up."

Andrew's eyes flared with anger at Athena's remark. "Athena Donovan, what the hell do you mean by that?" he shot back.

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"Are you really that clueless? Athena replied **y, pulling a bottle of pepper spray from her bag. "You and Zoe are a match. made in heaven." Before anyone could react, Athena aimed the spray directly at Zoe's face and pressed the nozzle, unleashing a fierce stinging mist

Zoe screamed in agony, clutching her face as she stumbled backward. "My eyes! They're burning! I can't see!" she cried out, her voice trembling with pain.

While Zoe staggered, Athena swiftly turned and sprayed Lucas as well. He barely had time to react before his eyes started burning, and his nose became clogged. He gasped for air, struggling to breathe. -Andrew rushed over, shouting, "Athena, what the f***k did you do to Zo Zoe?"

spray can his way and fired again. Even though he was farther off, the mist reached him, and he was instantly overwhelmed by the burning

were on fire, and he doubled over, clutching his

a nearby abandoned fountain filled with years of stagnant,

took you in, raised you for years, and this is how you repay us? You have no f***g manners?" Athena's response was icy and cutting. "Do you even listen to yourself? Spying on people,

manners?"

gaze grew sharper, her voice slicing through the air. "You've got to be kidding me. I've never even held Lucas's hand, let alone anything else. Maybe you should get him some help before his delusions turn into something dangerous." She raised her voice deliberately, ensuring everyone in the neighborhood could hear and that Lucas's les would not tarnish

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man is handsome, but how could he be so wicked to spread such lies about a young girl?" one elderly woman remarked. "Look at the girl! She's dressed modestly and carries herself so innocently. She doesn't seem like the

tighter, and she's showing off her thighs and waist. Isn't she

seething with rage, wanting to lash out at the old folks for their outdated and narrow-minded views. But with her eyes burning and swollen shut, she couldn't

shouted, "Athena, you're such a disgrace! It's no wonder my parents

Before he

with another. Not wanting to involve her family further, Athena quickly warned the trio. The spray is toxic, so you should see

crushing the scattered blueberries underfoot, before heading into the building and slamming the door shut behind

the elderly crowd began to disperse, chatting among themselves as