She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

cShe outshines 152Chapter 153

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.

she wondered. Why? Did I mess him up that badly when I left him three years ago? Is this why he's turned

eyes welling up with tears ruined a

on him, it must mean he really loved me. Maybe he hasn't truly moved on. Maybe I still have a chance. I just need to stay calm, I shouldn't push

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 could

When

plastic bag she had dropped off yesterday still sitting there, untouched. That made her feel

confront Jaden and ask why he ignored her completely. But instead, she quietly placed the new plastic bag

her five years to win him over the first time.

City since the director was visiting the next day to see the

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watched him pack so neatly and

Oxhorn Village. When they saw the Donovan family's house, they were blown away. "This is it!" Tommy said, excited. "It's perfect for

him right away if he would be up for a

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shocked and asked her if she was interested in acting. They even offered her a big role right then and there. Athena smiled and politely declined. "Thanks, but I'm too

straight-faced, Tm working

alter ego,

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, the conversation turned to movies, especially the one they were working on. Athena didn't say much, but whenever she chimed in, her insights left everyone amazed, particularly

help but say, "You'd make a huge impact in