She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 52

Athena atched Lucas's retreating figure with a cold, calculated smile.

This was Vission Group's turf. From the moment the Harper siblings appeared, she could've had them kicked out.

But she deliberately held off, letting them dig their own graves first, then called in hotel security to publicly throw them out after they'd made a complete spectacle of themselves. Outside the Outs! e hall. Jodie's

s sobs and Lucas's

harsh scolding could be heard. "What are you crying for? Just hurry up and leave! Stop embarrassing us!" But it was too late-their reputation was already in shambles, beyond repair.

Inside the hall, people shook their heads, the Harper siblings' disgraceful behavior leaving a lasting impression. Someone couldn't help but ask. "Is Miss Graham like this at school too?

Totally Students from Kitmore City High School chimed in. "She's known as the campus beauty, but also as a notorious slacker. She's always at the bottom of the class rankings. No one can figure out how she even got into Kitmore City High School." "It's obvious-the Harper family donated a building to the school. With her grades, she wouldn't get in even if she studied for another decade. And her PE scores are terrible. Every time she can't keep up in running, she just cries, and then all the boys beg the teacher to go easy on her. The teachers probably feel sorry for her when she starts crying and just let her pass." "The craziest part is, she doesn't care at all about being at the bottom of the class. Every time she flunks, she just says she's not made for academics, that she's better suited for marrying a man who'll take care of her, having kids early, and letting him support her for the of her life."

rest

She

even says the only reason she goes to a good school is to boost her value' so she can marry a rich guy later."

The crowd was shocked. "But the wealthier a man is, the more he wants smart, capable kids to inherit the family business. Isn't she worried they'll see her as dumb and assume her kids will be too?"

The Kitmore City High School students shrugged. That's the thing-she's too dumb to even think that far ahead." Everyone was left speechless.

One parent couldn't resist giving some advice to their son. "Remember, no matter how preuy Miss Graham is, you can't marry someone like her. If she's not smart, your kids won't be either, and they'll be useless in running the family business, She'll drag the whole family down "A brother with bad character and a sister with no brains-the Harper family is a mess.

"Man, I used to envy the Kennedy family's daughter, but not anymore."

At this point, everyone suddenly remembered Gia and turned to see how she was reacting.

further, and she tightened her mask as

Staying was unbearable, but leaving would be even more humiliating. Fortunately, some hungry students who had come with empty stomachs couldn't wait

52

"Miss Donovan,

Malt

sweetly. "This is Zoe's graduation party. We should see what she thinks" With that, she

completely empty-there was

began looking around,

But

as if Zoe had vanished into thin air-along with

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with sympathy. After all, scoring high on the exam was already an impressive achievement for Zoe. It was just unfortunate that she was overshadowed by someone who scored even higher... Jarred forced a smile and

toast, Jarred

and

down

made a

eating, the other guests felt they could finally dig ih.

Matthew clearly had no

over and asked Athena softly. "Miss Donovan, I've arranged another dinner. Would you mind joining me somewhere else for a more private meal?" Seeing that the drama was over and Zoe had fled, Athena smiled and

features softened into a warm smile.

the others, politely saying, "Mr. Donovan, Mrs. Donovan, Arthur, and this little one, you're all welcome to join

at Athena, waiting for her

back and

before, so it's only fair to accept his dinner

case, thank you, Mr.

did Wesley nod