She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 404

Chapter 404

Athena thought so, but she bet that Anabel would not.

If Anabel was so impatient, she would not even be qualified to participate in this game.

As she expected, Anabel's stiffness and murderous aura only lasted for three to four seconds. Then, she smiled and stood to greet Matthew. "Matthew, long time no see. I'm very happy to see you."

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"Long time no see," Matthew greeted her with a polite nod and introduced Jaylin with a composed demeanor. "This is my girlfriend, Jaylin. She's now in her fifth month of pregnancy. There may be some discomforts tonight; please be patient with her."

Anabel responded with a warm smile. "Not at all. With you by her side, I'm sure Miss Acevedo will be well looked after."

Matthew led Jaylin forward, wishing Neil a happy birthday, and then greeted Derrick.

Jaylin was very respectful and greeted the two elders.

Neil and Derrick were indeed seasoned big shots, having navigated the business world and the political arena for over half a century. Faced with Matthew's arrival with Jaylin, neither displayed any signs of displeasure or discontent. Instead, they offered warm smiles and greeted Matthew cordially.

With their status and identity, there was no need for them to look at Jaylin.

Neil gave Jaylin a faint smile. "Since you're here, have fun and take care of yourself."

Jaylin thanked him again.

Derrick nodded slightly at Jaylin and did not say anything else.

hasn't seen you in a long time. He misses you very much. Come and talk to

smiled and said, "Alright, I

moment, a maid walked over and led Jaylin to her seat. They made their way to the area designated for ordinary guests, where Jaylin found herself surrounded by the wealthy and the

occasion, the affluent ladies and celebrities present were unlikely to cause a scene with Jaylin, so they opted to overlook her presence. They engaged in conversations and posed for photos in small groups, but

elaborate on the grandeur of this birthday party-its scale, style, and execution were

ten minutes later, the

in an endless procession. Athena, observing the dishes, was convinced of their exquisite taste. Overcome by hunger, she went to the large kitchen to

main table, with Matthew and Anabel sitting together. Among the dozen or so prominent figures at the

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knew that the two

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everyone was almost done eating. They stood up one after another and queued up to toast Neil, followed by Derrick, and then

toast or were not qualified to toast these big

out of the living room and

chatting in the back garden, but when they saw her coming, they avoided her. Even the security guards did not approach her. Soon, the place Jaylin passed by was empty. She still didn't care as she sat on the swing

this moment, Anabel appeared

"In ten minutes, my grandfather and Neil will announce my marriage to Matthew in public.

smiled. "Matthew told me that he won't

a nonchalant air, "Neil just informed Matthew that if he marries me and we have a child, Neil will transfer half of his shares to him.

turn down such an

his CEO title but also demote him and possibly reassign him to a subsidiary. Do you believe he can bear such repercussions? Would you

understand what you're saying, and I don't

what he becomes?" Anabel looked incredulous. "You actually don't think about his career and future?

want to

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