She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 172

As Joy's revelations stirred up a frenzy on campus, Athena had already returned to her personal apartment, immersing herself in work and research, completely indifferent to the chaos around her. The university orientation lasted three days, with the final night dedicated to a class meeting before the two-week military training began.

She planned to go to school on the third night.

hus, like Joy, ven as Athena

who had captivated the entire school, Athena made her appearance in the classroom on Wednesday evening. t only did her classmates notice her, but students from other classes also crowded by the windows and doors to catch a mpse of Athena. a**to head back to her dorm, a throng followed behind her.

Athena wore a mask, unfazed by the attention.

After all, it wouldn't take long for everyone's novelty and curiosity to wear off, and they wouldn't pay her as much mind.

Moreover, even though she had entered university, she had previously arranged with the school that she would attend very few classes, only showing up for important activities and exams.

The teachers were aware of her capabilities and wouldn't pressure her to attend their lectures, as they didn't want to hinder her studies and research.

With military training starting on Thursday, Athena, like the other freshmen, didn't dare stay up late and went to bed on time.

Biore falling asleep, she called Matthew.

His phone was still turned off.

Next, called Louis.

Louis explained, "The conditions over there are harsh, and the signal is poor. It's hard to get through.

"I only manage to have a brief chat once in a while. Three nights ago, several hundred rebels launched a nighttime attack on the office area. Mr. Graham led over a hundred well-equipped and trained mercenaries to engage the rebels. "Mr. Graham's side should have the advantage, but the rebel leader escaped with his trusted aides. Mr. Graham pursued them relentlessly, engaging in guerrilla warfare in the surrounding area, which is why his phone is even harder to reach." Athena asked, "Aren't you worried about him?"

"Of course I am," Louis replied. "But Mr. Graham has undergone professional military training during his summers and winters in school, so his field combat skills are on par with professional soldiers. With his advanced equipment and your gift for self-defense, he should be fine." Athena nodded. "Okay, I'll be participating in closed military training tomorrow, which will last for half a month. I hope to hear good news by then."

During this training, the departments with the most male students were sent to an external military training base, including the Aerospace major. During military training, all students had to turn in their phones and were not allowed to leave. If someone needed to make a call, they had to apply for it, and important calls from the outside were conveyed by designated personnel. 12:19 Mon, Oct 14 Chapter 172

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month, shocking photos and videos detailing her family's poverty and

forums, Facebook, and especially student groups for the Aerospace and history majors were rapidly sharing

sparked widespread discussion across the

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she's poor, but I didn't realize it was this bad. So many people crammed into a small, run-down two-bedroom apartment, and it's still less comfortable than the school dorins. [She seems

the Food Court for some barbecue. It'll be a nice way to

dated for seven years, and he went to court over a measly twenty thousand dollars, forcing the bride's family to move away from Kitmore

wealthy family. She only returned to the Donovan family two months ago. The Donovan family often demands favors from the Kennedy family and has received quite a bit, now they are renting a relatively large house.] There are two seriously ill elders, a disabled child in the Donovan family, and Athena's two-brothers have gone missing. Some say one got involved in telecom fraud and the other ended up in prison.] Athena's elder sister might be her father's illegitimate daughter. Her younger sister could be her mother's child from

Various

rumors spread to every corner of

orchestrated by Lucas, Zoe, and

advantage of Athena's inability to communicate with the outside

from campus networks and student groups, while also warning students

but privately they felt that since the higher-ups had

the average student, whether Athena and the Donovan family were rich or poor, respectable or not, had nothing

envious of Athena or competing with her, these rumors became

Soon, military training concluded.

training base, she dialed Matthew's number, intending to

phone was

she called Louis

wait, Louis answered, his voice hoarse.

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Athena asked,