She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 48

Everyone was speechless, thinking. Athena's words are razor-sharp

They wanted to scold her, to defend poor Zoe, but they couldn't say anything.

Athena's score was genuinely higher-something she could brag about for the rest of her life. There was nothing they could possibly criticize her for. Andrew's expression was as dark as Zoe's, though fortunately for him, his face was hidden behind a mask. just tan 70-point difference. What's so impressive about that? You probably cheated"

he snapped angrily. "It's

"Can't, don't get so arrogan Athena cut him off with a smile. "When you lose, you resort to accusing others of cheating without a shred of evidence. That's so typical of the Kennerly fattily.

"Can't accept defeat, can you?" Athe

"And honestly. I didn't even think it was worth bragging about beating her by 70 points, yet Zoe went all out, throwing a grand graduation party just to flaunt her score, as if she was afraid people wouldn't notice. It's honestly laughable." Slap! Zoefch as if she could hear the sting of her own humiliation echoing in her ears. She wished the ground would swallow her whole.

Zoe's parents looked just as embarrassed. The pride and joy they had felt moments ago vanished the instant Athena's score was revealed, leaving only shame, just like Zoe. If they had known it would end like this, they would never have hosted this party.... Miss Donovan, Jarred an, Jarred said, his face stiff with displeasure. Even if you scored higher than Zoe, there's no need to be so condescending..." For the sake of Zoe's dignity, he was s ready to

to "politely ask Athena and her family to leave. But before he could speak further, a sudden commotion erupted near the entrance. Someone burst into the room, shouting excitedly. "Mr. Graham is here!"

The name rippled through the crowd like a stone dropped in a pond, causing waves of astonishment.

In an instant, everyone's attention shifted away from Athena and Zoe. Nearly everyone was asking, "Which Mr. Graham? Could it really be that one?"

t's

that Mr. Graham!"

yelled excitedly.

what's he doing here?" People instinctively stood up, inching closer to the entrance, eager to catch a glimpse of

be Zoe's graduation party. Could

serious connections. To have so many influential guests, even Mr. Graham, at a

student.

Matthew. Even those who had never

possess such striking looks would be a blessing, but his presence went beyond mere appearance. The air of nobility. elegance, and natural authority that surrounded him was something that could only

awe, there was

he wearing a har And who are the flowers for? Almost everyone

Graham, what a surprise! What brings you here?" On stage. Zoe's eyes lit up, her cheeks thashed, and she clenched her fists in anticipation as she fixated on him. Her mind raced uncontrollably. Could

wild fantasy, almost

thought about it, she was young, beautiful, smart, and came from a respected family. Her reputation was impeccable She thought.

the main attractions of the evening, with most of the women's attention focused on them. But now

the rare perfect scorer

your relationship with Miss

attendance planned, or did you

figures also approached, their faces wreathed in smiles. "Mr. Graham, it's an honor to meet you!

fixed on the stage as he strode

no one dared block his path, and

beaming with enthusiasm. "We're honored to have you at my daughter's graduation party.

even glance at him, instead striding purposefully up the

approach, her mind racing with thoughts of how to greet

also needed to be modest and reserved-she couldn't let him think she

wondering why he was there. She thought, 'Why is he still wearing that hat! Does he have some kind of wound on his head that he doesn't