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

but laugh, and since she was young and didn't mind staying up late, she sat down at her computer

to work.

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to collect DNA samples from suspects. One of the suspects. noticed and caused a huge scene, which

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him and plotted to kill Lockwood,

any DNA but spread the

The

the killer confessed, revealing two

the new chapter, it was nearly 2 a.m. She quickly

it was already past 10

a.m., Athena had just finished breakfast when her

van broke down this morning. I called the repair shop, and they're sending a tow truck to pick it up and take it in. I'm out running errands, and

the neighborhood. If you're not around, I can

replied quickly, Tm home. I let

Then she

you, Jaden? Are you with

the restaurant, Jaden said. Tm downtown.

I just got a new car. I was thinking of taking it for a spin. Why don't you send me your location? I can drive over and hang out with you. This felt like the perfect chance for the siblings to spend

taken the van,

in in

small bank tucked behind a huge shopping

bank wasn't very well-known,

twenty minutes, she but it specialized in personal business loans with fairly loose requirements. It was popular with students and

to apply for

Jaden still hadn't come out. Athena rolled down the window and gave him a

in two minutes. Just sit

enough, Athena spotted him stepping out of the bank. She waved, getting ready to call

BMW just a few meters away, her voice way too excited as she

glanced over, raising an eyebrow. 'Who's this woman?' she

elegant features, flawless makeup, and healthy skin. She was curvy, with long, wavy auburn hair falling perfectly down her back. Her off-the-shoulder, figure-hugging