She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 326

Athena

lightly shook her phone and said, "Same here."

After exchanging a knowing glance, they both bent down to check their devices.

Their phones were equipped with anti-intrusion software, which, if breached, would trigger a self-destruct sequence, taking out any connected devices-like each other's phones and computers.

Thankfully, their systems were holding up well; the screens showed that the other party had failed in their attempts.

This only reinforced their suspicions that the Unity Circle was anything but legitimate, and they needed to stay alert.

After walking for a few more minutes, Matthew said, "Looks like someone's following us. What do you want to do about it?"

Athena replied, "We've got a signal here; we should call for a ride

Given their skills, she and Matthew could easily catch their shadow, but what would that accomplish?

These stalkers were likely just low-level lackeys following orders and capturing them wouldn't give them any useful information. It just wasn't worth the trouble.

As for why they didn't take the car they came in, it was because they had borrowed the Miracle. If that car was spotted, the Messenger would likely connect the dots back to them and figure out Matthew's identity. If they wanted to avoid any ties to the Unity Circle, it was best to keep their identities under wraps.

Matthew glanced up at the chilly, dark sky, a small smile playing on his lips. "You know, on a night like this, a walk together doesn't sound too bad."

Athena smiled back.

Despite the lack of stars or moonlight, the cold, still air wrapped around them, creating a quiet scene that was surprisingly, comforting.

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In that moment, they realized that having each other was the best view of all.

side, they ambled down

black cloak she wore. "Do you think wearing

"Even if they do, let's just keep wearing it; I'd rather

struck Athena, and she exclaimed, "Oh! You stood outside without

45 degrees Fahrenheit, and even a healthy person would struggle in the cold

coughed lightly. "Just so you know, I'm not completely shirtless; I just didn't have a top on. And honestly, five

Athena gently patted his arm, concern etched on her face. "I'll text Louis right now to send you some medicine. You'll be

"Looks like the people following us have finally given

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nodded. "They probably figured out we caught on and realized it was pointless

you think the Unity Circle is trying to accomplish with events like this?" Matthew paused, considering his response. "They're looking to scout and recruit talent, among other

the organization behind him have some pretty ambitious

clear they were all high-IQ geniuses from various

all the tests and games were crafted to

the crowd, there were quite a few socially anxious individuals, people from rough backgrounds, those dealing with mental health issues, and even some who operated in morally gray areas possibly even those with questionable pasts. Yet, the Unity Circle welcomed them all, providing

organization like that must have been quietly amassing a wealth

need all that talent for.

nodded, curiosity lighting his eyes. "So,

out of my way, I want

talent and resources, she had no intention of wasting them on something so trivial. There was one secret she hadn't shared with Matthew-and had no intention of revealing to anyone else: the enigmatic Messenger was

Louis pulled up in a nondescript car, parking right in

out, handed them the keys, and then

at Riverfront Villas

the villa in small groups, chatting animatedly as they

Joy turned to her butler, her voice low and serious.

where intelligence was currency, members referred to each other by their IQ scores. If two people had the

tone respectful, "We haven't uncovered anything

"What do you