She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 30

Meanwhile, Zoe was also checking her exam results, and her family was overjoyed.

"Oh my gosh, top twenty in the entire province? Zoe, that's increilible!" Her mother held Zoe's face and gave her two big kisses. "We have to announce this great news in the papers and throw a grand celebration to let the whole city know how amazing our daughter is!" Zoe felt proud but spoke modestly, "It's just around 1500 points on the exam. It doesn't mean much. College is full of talented people, and I'll need to work even harder." Although the top 20 scores in the West End were temporarily hidden and not yet accessible, she had used a little technical know-how to sneak into the exam results system and see her score. To avoid trouble, she didn't check Athena's score and exited as soon as she saw her own.

1530 points. 20 more than she anticipated!

She was confident that this score would secure her the top spot in the province, and that there was no way Athena could her this time.

surpass

When the top 20 scores were finally revealed, she would be able to hold her head high and erase past humiliations, while Athena would be left in the dust, becoming the school's laughingstock. "Our Zoe is so humble," her father said with a proud smile. "The West End is a major province for SATS. Scoring in the top 20 means you can choose any top university and major in the country. "And with a score around 1500, you might even be the top science student. We're looking forward to more good news from Zoe

With that, he waved his hand and instructed the butler, "Notify all our friends and family about this news. Let's schedule the celebration for July 1st at 5 PM in the main hall of the Vission Resort." Exam scores were typically hidden for three days, so Zoe's results would be available by the afternoon of July 1st.

Zoe's eyes lit up with an idea. "Mom, Dad, I'd like to invite all my teachers and classmates to the celebration to thank them for their support over the past three years.

Especially Athena-she had to attend the celebration. Zoe planned to present Athena with a "special" gift in front of everyone.

Athena, you're in for a big surprise..." Zoe mused to herself. Her lips curled into a sly smile, like a cunning fox.

While the Murray family was busy calling and messaging friends and family to share Zoe's success, Athena and her family had wrapped up their celebration and were driving back to their neighborhood.

On the way, Claire gently touched the car seat and asked quietly, Athena, is this car yours, or did your foster parents from the Kennedy family give it to you?"

If it was a gift from the Kennedy family, the Donovans felt they should return it to avoid owing them too much. Athena smiled. "I bought this car with my scholarship money. I participated in various competitions throughout high school and used the prize money to get it. I didn't take anything from the Kennedys." Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but they also realized how self-sufficient Athena had become, almost as if she didn't need them anymore

so impressive. It feels like your dad and I can't do much for

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eighteen now, old enough to be independent. Having a loving home from you

parking the car near Block 6.

with concem. "Athena, are you sure you don't want to come up for a bit? Your mom made some ratatouille and chopped up some carrot sticks for you since she knows you like them." Athena replied, "I

"Then wait here for a few minutes. I'll have

summer.

go get them

angry woman's voice behind them: "Athena, get out of the car! We need to talk to

so harsh that the Donovans turned around, startled. Josie, frightened, hid behind Maria, peeking

kids didn't recognize the newcomers, but Wesley and Claire did-they had seen them at the

Test

by their demeanor, it didn't look like they came in peace.

and stepping forward to shield his family. "We

speak. She was curious to see what drama

trouble she's caused for our family?" Andrew, wearing a mask and hands s casually tucked into his pockets, leaned against the car with a smug expression. "Like father, like daughter, I suppose. Athena's already learned how to cozy up to wealthy men and use them to get back at the family that raised her for eighteen years.

gather, some clutching their dinner plates, intrigued by the unfolding drama. lying!" Claire exclaimed, her voice trembling with fury. She felt tears prick at the corners

won't

you

and pulled out a stack of photos, tossing them at the

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