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.

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 hung over her shoulder. She looked fresh,

that even her loose T-shirt

was just right-her fair skin, dark hair, rosy

was that she wasn't wearing any designer

completely unfazed by the attention. "Dad, Mom, Arthur,

no sign of distress or discomfort, Wesley and

relaxed

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left at this table. Should we

out?"

The

gently patted Josie's head. "Josie, how about you sit with me?" Josie clapped her hands excitedly. "Okay, I'm so small, I won't take up

and seated

and whispered, "Athena, what's going on

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 we'll

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,

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

thinking Whoa, Athena just walked in, and the Kennedy family 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?"

as my adoptive parents, wouldn't they worry that I might steal your affection-or even your inheritance?

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

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 deal with you." The

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

moment. "Stop

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

"Jealous?