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.

they ambled down the empty street at a relaxed

cloak she wore. "Do you think wearing this will make people think they're seeing ghosts or even call

keep wearing it; I'd rather

and she exclaimed, "Oh! You stood outside without a shirt for five minutes!

around 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and even a

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

concern etched on her face. "I'll text Louis right now to send you some medicine. You'll

"Looks like the people

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we caught on and realized it was pointless to keep

to accomplish with events like this?" Matthew paused, considering his response. "They're looking to scout and recruit

the organization

at the participants from that night made it clear they were all high-IQ geniuses from various fields. The only requirement to join the organization was a high IQ-no other

the tests and games were crafted to

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.

that must have been quietly amassing a

need all that talent for. Just pondering the

"So, what's your

head, resolute. "As long as they stay out of my way, I

too well that curiosity could lead to trouble, and despite her 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

pulled up in a nondescript car, parking right in front of

them the keys, and then climbed into Matthew's car to drive it

at Riverfront Villas

of the villa in

to her butler, her voice low and serious. "What's the status on that girl with the 199 IQ? Have we

this world where intelligence was currency, members referred to each other by their IQ scores. If two people had the same score, they were assigned numbers-first,

respectful, "We haven't uncovered

eyes narrowed. "What