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.

was dressed

yellow T-shirt with a cute duck design, and white knee-length shorts. A cream-colored crossbody bag hung over her shoulder.

attention was her flawless, glowing skin, the curves that even her

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

nitpick was that she wasn't wearing

everyone in the room, Athena walked confidently to the main table, completely unfazed by the attention. "Dad, Mom, Arthur, Josie, Fm sorry. I only got Zoe's

bright smile, with no sign of distress

relaxed

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any seats left at this table. Should we move to another

out?"

The

"Josie, how about you sit with me?" Josie clapped her hands excitedly.

lifted her up and seated her

and whispered,

continued, "Now that you're here, why haven't you greeted us, the adoptive

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 onto

well,

because my parents didn't give you enough when they

Kennedy family is already attacking her? raising her for 18 years, they're talking to her like she's an enemy And wait,

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 sleep at

happiness, it's only

need to focus on being a good daughter to them-1 simply don't have the time or energy to deal with you." The

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

moment. "Stop

you're better

"Jealous?

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