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.

dressed casually but

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

her flawless, glowing skin, the curves that even her

dark hair, rosy lips, and perfect figure left

anyone could possibly nitpick was

confidently to the main table, completely unfazed by the attention. "Dad, Mom, Arthur, Josie, Fm sorry. I only got

her healthy complexion and bright smile, with no sign of distress

relaxed

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Chapter 41

"There aren't any seats left

out?"

The

gently patted Josie's head. "Josie, how about you

and seated her on

in and whispered, "Athena,

With a cold smile, she continued, "Now that you're here, why haven't you greeted us, the adoptive parents who raised

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

well,

you enough when they sent you back to

her like she's an enemy And wait, did

and I still treated you as my adoptive parents, wouldn't they worry that I might steal your affection-or even

happiness, it's only right that I cut ties with

being a good daughter to them-1

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

moment. "Stop

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

"Jealous?

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