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.

was dressed casually but

a light yellow T-shirt with a cute duck design, and white knee-length

her loose T-shirt couldn't

short, everything about her was just right-her fair skin, dark hair, rosy lips, and perfect figure left

thing anyone could possibly nitpick was

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

bright smile, with no sign of distress or discomfort,

relaxed

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

out?"

The

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. "Okay, I'm so small,

her up and seated

leaned in and whispered, "Athena, what's

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

it as watching a good show. Hold back your anger for now, and we'll make

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 a

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

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

of your family's happiness, it's only

in every way. I need to focus on being a good daughter to them-1 simply don't have the time or energy to

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 frustration seemed

moment. "Stop

think you're better than my Andrew and Gia? You're

"Jealous?

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