She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

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Jaden didn't even hesitate. "No."

Luna grinned. "Alright, how about 600 thousand dollars a year? All you have to do is cook for me."

Jaden shook his head. "Still no."

Luna upped the ante. "Fine, 2 million dollars.

"No.

Finally, in frustration, Luna joked, "What if I use my looks as a bargaining chip?"

Jaden smirked. "Uhm, nope."

Luna laughed, giving up on the idea altogether. With her arms full of veggies and eggs, and Jaden holding a duck in one hand and a pumpkin in the other, they strolled down the garden path, quietly chatting. The scene looked like something straight out of a peaceful, rustic painting.

Meanwhile, Linda stood hidden in the shadows of the nearby grove, clutching a plastic bag, her eyes burning with anger. She had been watching them for a while.

From the moment she arrived, she saw Jaden and that woman wandering the vegetable patch together. Jaden was opening water bottles for her, wiping her swear, and showing her how to pick vegetables. They looked way too comfortable with each other. She couldn't believe it. Just days ago, Jaden was dating some rich girl in Kitmore City. Now, here he was playing farmer with another woman. What a player, she thought bitterly.

Why? Did I mess him up that badly when I left him three years ago? Is this why he's turned into such a

him this way, she thought, eyes welling up with tears ruined a good

it also made her feel important. If I had that kind of effect on him, it must mean he really loved me. Maybe he hasn't

did three years ago, but none of them were hers. She couldn't stop wondering who Jaden had planted them with, and the thought annoyed her. The more she thought about it, the more frustrated she got, wishing she

When

she saw the plastic bag she had dropped off

and ask why he ignored her completely. But instead, she

had taken her five years to win him over the first time. Now, she figured this was just another round

since the director was visiting the next day to see the location She was more than happy to stay

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him pack so neatly and couldn't help but think,

away. "This is it!" Tommy said, excited. "It's perfect for the movie. We don't need to change a

asked him right away

His short answer left both guys

just sald

if she was interested in acting. They even offered her

with, and Athena replied, straight-faced, Tm working on scientific research- something

Athena's alter

much shut down any more questions. Tommy didn't dare dig deeper, worried he might be stepping on something too important for the future of science and technology. had never gone public or shared any personal details with the media. Tommy and Mose had no clueshe was a famous screenwriter. Mose just admired her natural beauty and calm demeanor. Athena had this quiet confidence, like even if chaos broke loose around her, she wouldn't flinch. During lunch lunch,

couldn't help but say, "You'd make a huge impact in the Stm industry