She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

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.

dressed casually but

hair was tied up in a high ponytail, 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 hung over her shoulder. She looked fresh, vibrant, and full

really caught everyone's attention was her flawless, glowing skin, the curves that even her loose T-shirt couldn't

about her was just right-her fair skin, dark hair, rosy lips, and perfect figure

nitpick was

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

complexion and bright smile, with no sign of distress or discomfort, Wesley

relaxed

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any seats left at this table. Should we

out?"

The

grinned as she gently patted Josie's head. "Josie, how about

cheerfully lifted her up and

whispered, "Athena, what's going on

you're here, why haven't you greeted us, the adoptive parents who raised you for 18 years? Or are you afraid

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 that you've latched

well,

Athena, "Are you bitter because my parents didn't give you enough when

her for 18 years, they're talking to her like she's an enemy And wait, did Athena really hook up with someone rich?" "Mrs. Kennedy, you've got it all wrong. Everything I've done has been to help you and your biological

to me, and I still treated you as my adoptive parents, wouldn't they worry that I might steal your affection-or even your inheritance? How could they

your family's happiness, it's only

my biological parents are better than you in every way. I need to focus on being a good daughter to them-1 simply don't have the time or energy to

Everyone was eager to see what would happen next. The only ones thrilled by this

moment. "Stop

snapped, slamming the table. "What makes you think you're better than my Andrew

"Jealous?