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 casually but

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.

glowing skin, the curves that even her loose

skin, dark hair, rosy lips, and perfect figure left no room for

anyone could possibly nitpick was that she wasn't

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 message a few minutes ago, so I'm

no sign of

relaxed

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long as you're okay. Wesley smiled. "There aren't any seats left

out?"

The

show isn't over yet. How can we leave now?" Athena grinned as she gently patted Josie's head. "Josie, how about you sit with me?" Josie clapped her hands excitedly.

lifted her up and seated her on her

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

cold smile, she continued, "Now that you're

good show. Hold back your

well,

when

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

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

happiness, it's only

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

to see what would happen next. The only ones thrilled by this were the Donovan family.

moment. "Stop

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

"Jealous?

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