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

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

her flawless, glowing skin, the curves that even her loose T-shirt couldn't hide, her shiny black hair,

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

nitpick was that she wasn't

Athena walked confidently to the main table, completely unfazed by the attention. "Dad, Mom, Arthur, Josie, Fm

sign of distress or

relaxed

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"There aren't any seats left at this table. Should we move

out?"

The

how about you sit with me?" Josie clapped her hands excitedly. "Okay, I'm so

lifted her up and seated her

leaned in and whispered, "Athena, what's going on

old grudges bubbling to the surface. With a cold smile, she continued, "Now that you're here, why haven't you greeted us,

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,

well,

you bitter because my parents didn't give you enough when they sent you back to the Donovan family? Is that why you're

is already attacking her? raising 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

measure up 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

sake of your family's happiness, it's only right that

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

all, hitting the Kennedy family where it hurts! This is getting intense. Everyone was eager to see what would happen next. The only ones thrilled by this were the Donovan family. All their anger and

moment. "Stop

Regina snapped, slamming the table. "What makes you think you're

"Jealous?