She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 41

Chapter 41

Wesley forced a stiff smile. "Athena is already exceptional. There's nothing we need to teach her.

"But your own child, fresh back from overseas, doesn't even have the guts to show their face. Are they that ashamed?" The tension in the room shot up immediately. The guests thought, Wow, they're already going at it?"

The Kennedy family's expressions soured.

Regina sneered, "Mr. and

Mrs.

Donovan, tonight's dinner includes French cuisine. Do you even know how to eat it? Would you like us to give you a hands-on lesson?" Arthur didn't miss a beat. "Your kid just got back from abroad. Do they even know how to use a fork? Maybe we should give them a lesson."

At this, Josie raised her tiny hand and said in her sweet, childish voice, "I know how to use a fork. I can teach them."

The crowd couldn't help but laugh.

They looked down on the Donovan family for being poor, but they didn't think much of the Kennedy family either, who were rich but classless. So, they stayed neutral, just enjoying the show. Regina was so furious she slammed the table, about to lose her temper.

Just then, someone exclaimed, "Athena is here-

Both families instinctively turned toward the entrance, pausing their argument.

With Athena being the former beloved daughter of the Kennedy family, even those who hadn't met her had certainly heard/

of her.

of ner.

She was also the top student and a recognized beauty of Kitmore City High School, the best in the city-everyone in the room knew who she was.

Given the special nature of tonight's event, the moment she walked in, she became the center of attention.

she was dressed casually but

and she wore white sneakers, a light yellow T-shirt with a cute duck design, and white knee-length shorts. A cream-colored crossbody bag

skin, the curves that even her loose T-shirt couldn't hide, her shiny black hair, long curled eyelashes, and full,

was just right-her fair skin, dark hair, rosy lips, and perfect figure left no

could possibly nitpick was that

the main table, completely unfazed by the attention. "Dad, Mom, Arthur, Josie, Fm sorry. I only got Zoe's message a few minutes ago, so I'm

no sign of

relaxed

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you're okay. Wesley smiled. "There aren't any seats left at this table. Should

out?"

The

How can we leave now?" Athena grinned as she gently patted Josie's head. "Josie, how about you sit with me?" Josie clapped her hands

cheerfully lifted her up and

and whispered, "Athena, what's

Wesley Regina said, her old grudges bubbling to the surface. With a cold smile, she continued, "Now that you're here, why haven't you greeted us, the adoptive parents who raised you for 18 years? Or are you afraid

been sey and the others calmed down as well. "Alright, th But don't worry, just think of it as watching a good show. Hold back your anger for now, and we'll make sure to return the favor later" "Well, Athena, you're finally where, support now

well,

didn't give you enough when they

And wait, did Athena really hook up with someone rich?" "Mrs. Kennedy, you've got it all

me, and I still treated you as my adoptive parents,

family's happiness, it's only right that

on being a good daughter to them-1 simply don't have

see what would happen next. The only ones thrilled by this were the Donovan family. All their anger and frustration seemed to

moment. "Stop

the table. "What makes you think you're better than

"Jealous?

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