She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 12

Isaac, trembling with fury, felt his vision blur as he struggled to breathe.

Regina clung to his arm, fears threatening to spill. "Honey, maybe we should go and beg Vission Group. I'll go with you.

an

"We have to convince them to give us back our management rights, no matter what-even if it means making only a fraction of what we used to

She knew that nearly ninety percent of the Kennedy family's wealth came from their partnership with Vission Group. Losing that partnership meant losing their status and financial security, a thought Regina couldn't bear. Isaac clenched his jaw and finally nodded. "Fine. We'll go together." "If they refuse. I'll

end it right there in front of them," Isaac said, abruptly getting to his feet. He pointed at his assistant, Micah Barnes. "You're coming with us. And if we don't get those rights back, you're out." Micah, a 25-year-old distant relative, hadn't made it into any decent universities and ended up at some shady diploma mill abroad

Since graduating, he had been working for Isaac, fully aware that his limited skills made him dependent on the Kennedy Group. If they sank, he'd go down with them. Micah scrambled to gather his tablet and belongings. "Yes, Mr. Khnedy," he said, rushing after Isaac and Regina.

Just as

they reache

reached the door, they ran into Zoe and Andrew. Isaac waved them off, saying, "Make yourselves at home. I've got urgent business to handle, but I'll be back soon."

After a few steps, he paused and turned back to Zoe with a reassuring smile. "Zoe, let your parents know there's been a small misunderstanding with Vission Group, but we'll have it sorted out soon. Nothing to worry about."

Zoe forced a smile. "Of course, Mr. Kennedy."

In Kitmore City, wealthy families often arranged marriages to secure their social positions.

decade, becoming the

as anxious about the Kennedys' chances

of connections since I got back. I'll see if anyone can help us get in touch with Vission

sweetly. "You're a e a rising star. I'm sure

actor, he carried himself with the

words and stepped out into the garden to make

only your brains were as sharp as

frustration mounting as thoughts of Athena crept into her mind. "Vission Croup won't even notice you. People will laugh at how clueless

and now the Kennedys are in crisis. She's a jinx!

gleamed with malice as she pulled out her phone and sent an anonymous email

hired before.

reply came quickly: [I'll have photos and videos of

a wicked smile spreading

in school, everyone praised Athena as the inost

admirers, but once pictures and videos of the Donovans' poverty started circulating. Zoe was confident no affluent family would still consider her a suitable match.

play

her. But marry her? Their families would never allow it, Zoe thought,

Vission now?" Louis

the Kennedy Group, Matthew Graham was the first to

we reach out

First, find out why Vission made

I his arms, his

work with those who catch their eye and discard those who don't. The key to securing their partnership is understanding and catering to their interests." Louis nodded. "Understood. I'll investigate the reasons behind their

remained unconscious, occasionally waking but only briefly and mumbling incoherently. Athena had instructed the caregiver to alert her whenever her grandmother showed signs

Donovan, Jack greeted her politely. "Mr. Matthew Graham would like to see