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.

head was lowered even further, and she tightened her mask as if she wished she could sink into the

and the others looked equally miserable, feeling as if they were being roasted alive in front of everyone. Staying was unbearable, but leaving would be even more humiliating. Fortunately,

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Athena and asked, "Miss Donovan, do you still plan on

Malt

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

empty-there

Zoe go?" The crowd began looking

But

Zoe had vanished into thin air-along with Barba. Only Jarred

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crowd's gaze turned toward Jarred, now tinged 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 raised his glass. "Everyone, the party is now officially starting. I hope you all enjoy your meal. Let me

toast, Jarred sat

and

down

made a

take a bite. Once he started eating, the other guests felt they could finally

had no

mind joining me somewhere else for a more private

typically cold, sculpted features softened into

others, politely saying, "Mr. Donovan, Mrs. Donovan, Arthur, and

a at Athena, waiting for her

smiled back and

did help Mr. Graham out before, so it's

case, thank

Wesley nod