She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 348

"I understand Lorelai's and Alberta's concerns," Saanvi said, elegantly crossing her legs while holding her coffee. "Neither Westin nor I truly accept Josie. We just want to bring her back to the Pittman family, where we can keep her under our control to prevent her from competing with Lorelai in the future"

Konnor scoffed, "So what if Josie beats Lorelai once? With our family's abilities, we don't have to worry about Lorelai not becoming a superstar. Given the conditions of the Donovan family, I don't believe they can nurture Josie to be better than Lorelai." Saanvi replied, "The Donovan family isn't the real threat. We need to be wary of Damon.

"Damon wants to make Josie a world-class superstar, and we can't let him take custody of her."

At this point, Saanvi took a sip of her coffee, revealing a cryptic smile. "If Josie is one of ours, we can decide if she can sing, what she sings, and how she sings. Even Damon won't be able to reach us."

Konnor nodded in agreement. "Right. It's better to have Josie in our hands than let her fall into Damon's."

Saanvi continued, "Once we gain custody of Josie, we can have her play a supporting role for Lorelai, just like a prince's companion in ancient times.

"She can help Lorelai eliminate her rivals, paving the way for Lorelai to reach the top all on her own.

"We can also use Josie to negotiate with Damon, asking him to support Lorelai."

Konnor nodded repeatedly, giving her a thumbs-up. "Brilliant. Truly brilliant."

Saanvi's expression brightened. "Tomorrow morning, we'll take Paityn to court to officially fight for Josie's custody."

Paityn felt a chill in her heart, followed by an overwhelming anger.

She had long suspected that the Pittman family had ulterior motives, but she never imagined they could be this malicious, Paityn thought, "What have I done to deserve such scum in her life?" In the living room, Saanvi's phone rang.

She glanced at the caller ID and answered the phone, "I have a meeting with the media from Kitmore City. Let's have the press together."

The two turned off the lights and exited the guest room.

Paityn stumbled out of her bedroom and collapsed onto the sofa, feeling enveloped by despair.

She thought, 'What could I do to protect Alina?"

a while, her

but it was her agent calling, so she picked up,

her secret daughter, excitedly informed her, "Your performance on the talent show

shows want you

season's pay of 4 million dollars, plus high-profile gigs paying 200 thousand dollars for two songs. Are you interested?" the agent said. Paityn clutched her aching stomach and shook her head. "Please decline for

would accept the offer and sighed. "With your talent and fame, it's a shame to be stuck at

before you turn them down.

living room fell back into extreme

world outside felt like they belonged to

reached for the fruit on the table, stuffing it

all she could taste

was dark, with

brushed against a fruit knife, piercing her palm and causing warm liquid to flow

knew she

It hurt.

her, making

was by her side, nor did anyone care if she was hungry or in

against her mouth, sucking the blood from her hand, and suddenly tears

one of the top

17.

4 million dollars. Singing two songs earned her 200 thousand

And why should I let the Pittman family bully me and my daughter? I have made a mistake once. Did I have to make another? Is it worth

dragging her heavy body

was cake, milk, and

days as she frantically stuffed her mouth, even swallowing

could eat no more did she collapse onto the floor, mumbling,

too. As long as you're doing well, it doesn't matter if you don't want to acknowledge me. "Everyone should take responsibility for their actions, and I

darkness, tears streamed from her eyes, but

night, Paityn fell

a severe cold, feeling dizzy and weak, and her voice was hoarse. She