She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 132

Athena clasped her hands, eyes sparkling. "Oh, you're giving me gifi? That's amazing!"

Jaden smiled and bent down, pulling a small potted plant from under the table. He placed it in front of her. "I grew this succulent myself. Do you like it?" Athena's face lit up. "It's beautifull And such a rare pink color. I love it!

"You must have put in a lot of work to grow this, right?"

This type of succulent was called the "king of succulents, known for its unique, delicate look and transparent top, making it highly ornamental and valuable. But more than its price, the real challenge was the time it took-about eight years to fully mature. The one Jade

into it.

I given her was not only fully grown, but a rare mutated color, showing just how much care he had put

What made it even more thoughtful was the label on the rustic chy pot, explaining how to take care of it. It was such a sweel personal touch.

Jaden chuckled. "I have a lot of succulents. I didn't spend extra time on this one-it grew well because it's strong

Maria gently touched the plant. "This succulent has good taste. It grew this beautifully because it loves Jaden and wants his

attention."

She then

added quickly, "And now that Jaden's given it to Athena, I'm sure it'll grow to love her too!"

Everyone smiled. Arthur, looking envious, said. "Athena, you know so much. You recognized the type just by looking at it. To me, all of Jaden's succulents look the same." Claire nodded in agreement. "Exactly! Athena's so young, but she already seems like a real scientist." Athenas

a smiled. "I'll give Jaden his gift another day"

Everyone in the family was going to get a gift.

As for what to give Jaden, she'd have to think carefully-she wanted it to be something he'd absolutely love. Jaden smiled and patted her head lightly, careful not to mess up her hair. "Having you here is the best gift" Athena lowered her gaze, smiling as her cheeks turned pink Jaden always knew the perfect thing to say.

After chatting a bit more, Jaden glanced at the clock. "It's almost eleven. We've all got things to do tomorrow. Let's get some sleep.

No one had a free day ahead, so they quickly turned off the TV and headed to bed.

After her bath, Athena had planned to read for a bit, but Daniel was bombarding her with messages asking for an update on her story, sending her crying and sad emojis, and even joking that he was dying. His desperation was both funny and a little

Sau

sad

She

since she was young and didn't mind staying up

to work.

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managed to

picked up with Lockwood secretly sending someone to collect DNA samples from suspects. One of the suspects.

The H

and plotted to kill Lockwood, not knowing it

found any DNA but

The

and the killer confessed, revealing two

chapter, it was nearly 2 a.m.

was already past

Athena had just finished breakfast

down this morning. I called the repair shop, and they're sending a tow truck to

truck is already at the entrance to the neighborhood. If you're not around, I can have the security guard show

quickly, Tm home. I

Then she

"Where are you, Jaden? Are you with Arthur

Tm downtown. I probably won't

a spin. Why don't you send me your

taken the

in in

a small bank tucked

bank wasn't very

specialized in personal business loans with fairly loose requirements. It was popular with students

apply for a loan?' Athena

down the window and gave him a

chuckled. "I'll be out in two minutes.

of the bank. She waved, getting ready

climbed out of a BMW just a few

an eyebrow. 'Who's this

wavy auburn hair falling perfectly down her back. Her off-the-shoulder, figure-hugging red dress with floral patterns