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!"

who had been smoking outside yelled excitedly. "The one from

stood up, inching closer to the entrance, eager to catch a glimpse of him-and maybe even exchange a few

party. Could he be here to congratulate

connections. To have so many

wouldn't show up just to see the second-ranked student. The Murray family must have gone to

grew, an imposing and elegant figure appeared at the entrance, immediately capturing everyone's attention. It really was Matthew. Even those who had never seen him before could instantly recognize that he wasn't an ordinary person Chapter 48

but his presence went beyond mere appearance. The air of nobility. elegance, and natural authority that surrounded him was something that could only be cultivated through generations of refinement a regal aura that radiated radiated

despite the awe, there was a curious buzz among

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

she clenched her fists in anticipation as she fixated on him. Her mind raced uncontrollably. Could it be that Mr. Graham brings flowers to my graduation party because he's interested

wild fantasy, almost too good to

thought about it, she was young, beautiful, smart, and came from a respected family. Her reputation was impeccable She thought. Isn't it entirely possible that Mr. Graham might be attracted to me?" Meanwhile,

attractions of the evening, with most of the women's attention focused on them. But now that Matthew had arrived, he had completely stolen their spotlight. Click,

starving dogs spotting a bone. They quickly forgot about the rare perfect scorer and swarmed toward him, their cameras flashing wildly. "Mr. Graham, are

relationship with

or did you decide

prominent figures also approached, their faces wreathed in smiles. "Mr. Graham, it's an honor

all, his gaze fixed on the

many were eager to chat with him, no

honored to have you at

instead striding purposefully up the steps to the

approach, her mind racing with thoughts

him, but she also needed to be modest and reserved-she couldn't let him think she was too eager

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 want people to see? Matthew was only a few steps away from Zoe now. Chapter