She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 54

Louis walked over and opened the car door. "Welcome, Miss Maria."

Maria hopped out of the car, beaming. "Mom, Dad, Arthur, Josie, and Athena-you're all really here! I was so worried 1 might've gotten into a sketchy car and was being scammed." She rubbed her nose sheepishly and added, "But then I thought, who'd bother scamming someone like me? I guess I was j just overthinking it"

Arthur raised an eyebrow. "Didn't you say you couldn't get the night off? How did you manage to come here?"

Maria shot a grateful glance at Louis. "He called me and said his boss wanted to treat our family to dinner, and it wouldn't be the same if I wasn't there.

"I told him I had to stay at the shop, so the driver he sent bought out all the fruit tea. The manager let us close early after that."

When Louis called her, the luxury sports car he'd sent was already waiting outside the fruit tea shop. The driver had been incredibly polite, even buying every drink in the store, causing a small commotion and earning plenty of envious stares. Maria had never been treated like this before; it felt like something out of a drama, and she could hardly believe it was real..

It wasn't until Louis video-called her and showed her that her parents were indeed with him that she finally felt safe enough

to get in the car.

The Donovan family turned to look at Matthew, their expressions softening a little.

Athena smiled and said to Matthew, Thank you for bringing her here."

Matthew responded politely, "It was my pleasure. This way, please-

He guided everyone into the club, pressed the elevator button for them, and led them to a private room on the top floor. Inside, a table full of delicious food was waiting, the dishes still hot and fragrant, clearly just prepared. This perfectly timed meal was another sign of Matthew's thoughtful planning.

Matthew even pulled out a chair for Athena, with the air of

a gentleman. "Miss Donovan, please take a seat."

The Donovan family exchanged looks. Though they still weren't fully on board with Matthew, they had to admit he was treating Athena with genuine respect.

a bit flustered, sat down. "Oh,

waited for Matthew to sit before

remained standing, serving soup to each person and asking whether they preferred wine or a non-alcoholic

tasks did he sit down next to Maria, saying politely, "Both Mr. Graham and I are Miss Donovan's

and attentive manner made the Donovan family feel respected, unlike when they had been in

like to first toast Miss Donovan and celebrate her excellent

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her glass of juice and clinked it against his.

Donovan is lucky to have such a loving family, and I'm genuinely happy for her." The The Donovan family loved hearing those words, Even Arthur's expression softened a bit. They all raised their glasses and exchanged toasts with

second drink, Matthew took a sip of soup and said. "Please, Miss Donovan, everyone, make yourselves

him begin to eat, the others finally picked up their forks and

after that, leaving Louis to take over the role of keeping the

cooking methods of each dish, mixing in some funny anecdotes and lighthearted jokes.

in particular, quickly warmed up, laughing and chatting with him as if they had known him

the other hand, couldn't help but keep

carried himself with grace and never showed the slightest hint of disrespect

Athena

him was how Matthew and Athena looked ridiculously well-matched

Matthew seemed focused on his meal, he was actually observing the

Maria's handbag, all of which caught his attention. These weren't just

afford such high-end pieces He thought, 'Could it have something to

Matthew casually remarked, "Mr. Donovan, your phone has a really tasteful design. Where did you get it? I've been thinking of getting one myself." Arthur grinned smugly. "Athena gave it to me. You can't

Even someone like him can't buy this

a smile.

an eyebrow. "Not telling