She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 173

The rainforest in Asnaoya was known as a forbidden zone for himans.

It spanned a vast area with complex terrain, including forests, ponds, mountains, swamps, caves, canyons, cliffs, and more, making it easy to get lost.

The climate there was unpredictable, shifting suddenly from sunny and scorching to pitch-black skies with torrential rain. Daytime and nighttime felt like two entirely different worlds.

The rainforest was home to dangerous creatures, such as pythors, venomous snakes, gorillas, leopards, piranhas, and hippos. Even more frightening were the invisible threats, venomous insects, mosquitoes, ants, and methane gases. It was a place even the locals feared to tread.

Athena couldn't understand and said, "He's always been so composed and must know how dangerous that rainforest is. I don't believe he'd take such a huge risk just to hunt down the rebel leader.

He promised

I he'd return soon to take her out for dinner.

She had been waiting.

Louis remained silent.

Athena could

could faintly hear his irregular breathing and asked again, "Are you hiding something from me?"

After a few seconds, Louis sighed. "There is something, but Mr. Graham told me not to tell you."

Athena

sighed too. "He's been missing for so long and could be in serious danger. What are you still hiding?"

"You have a point," Louis said quietly. "Before Mr. Graham entered the rainforest, he called me. He told me that both sides had fought all night, and the entire office area was nearly leveled,

"The vault containing the uncut diamonds was also destroyed, and the rebel leader took one of the safes

"Inside that safe was an uncut diamond freshly unearthed, and he couldn't let it fall into rebel hands."

Athena remained puzzled. "No matter how valuable that diamond is, he won't care about it. He doesn't lack money. It's unlikely he'd risk his life for just one diamond."

After a brief hesitation, Louis said, "He mentioned that the diamond was a rare green one, as big as a fist, and he thought it would suit you. He wanted to bring it back to craft into a piece of jewelry for you."

What Athena couldn't see was that Louis had covered his face with his hand as he said this, clearly feeling guilty toward his

boss.

Athena was speechless.

at the same time, she felt Matthew was

hearing a response from her, Louis said sofily, "Miss Donovan, there's no need to worry

leave it at that. Inform me immediately if

hung up the

she dialed a secure

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the other side, but after

Matthew, and I plan to wipe out the local rebels while I'm at it. I need you

of the most dangerous on the other end remained completely calm. "Is

Athena replied. "Yes"

to search for someone and fight, the

"I'll start gathering the team now. Considering it's a covert mission and we need to travel in separate groups, the earliest we can arrive is tomorrow night local time." Athena responded, "Alright, whoever arrives first,

person on the other end added, "I must remind you, the conditions in the rainforest are extremely complicated. Military compasses and satellite phones might not work properly. If you enter the rainforest, finding the target might not

easy.

replied. "I gave Matthew a backpack and a 'Guardian' device, both of which have chips installed with tracking and recording capabilities. Once I arrive,

"You're indeed the boss. I'll start preparing right

message in the university faculty group chat. [This is Athena. I have soine urgent work to handle. so I'll need about a week off. Apologies

take care of your work. Come back

smiling

from military training had pulled into the campus

phone and got

enthusiastically. "Athena, you're amazing! You ranked first in all subjects and are a sharpshooter.

so talented, no need

and lively voice called out loudly, Athena,

the basketball court, holding a basketball in one hand and waving with the other, his smile bright and charming. She smiled and waved back

She

standing near her lit up when they saw

Athena and looked her over, concern evident on his face. "You've been training for so long. Are you. Did you

tired? ured

shook her head. "No,

asked. "Are you

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