She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 407

Most people thought women looked better with long hair than with short, and not many could pull off short hair. But Lindsay was one of the exceptions.

Her short hair worked for her. It didn't hide her face or features and made them stand out even more. Her eyes were bright and full of life.

With her tall frame and that sharp sapphire blue suit, she looked even more impressive-totally fitting for a room full of entrepreneurs. Compared to her, Laney seemed a little more delicate, not as imposing.

Lindsay walked up to Brandon, held his arm, then turned to Sebastian. "Feelings aren't something to compare or show off. But you sure love to compete, huh? Who's richer, who's got more status. You think everyone with less money or power should be stepped on." She raised an eyebrow. "So, when you meet someone richer or more important, do you really think they should just look down on you? Shouldn't you have enough dignity and backbone to not be desperate for their approval?"

"Well said!" The crowd murmured in agreement, impressed by her words.

Sebastian, clearly frustrated, couldn't keep his cool anymore. "You've got a sharp tongue, just like Brandon," he snapped. "If you've got the guts, tell me your name and who you are. Let's see if dignity and backbone really get you anywhere." Lindsay smiled sweetly. "I'm Lindsay Dudley. I went to school with Brandon before going abroad. We've known each other for seven years."

'Lindsay Dudley?' As Sebastian opened his mouth to say he didn't know her, someone from the crowd cut him off, saying, "Wait, isn't that Mr. Dudley's daughter?"

"Yes, it is Mr. Dudley's daughter!" another voice added, surprised. "I didn't expect her to show up at this kind of event, and that she's Brandon's girlfriend!"

"Isn't the gap between them too big? Do you think the Dudley family will be okay with this?" someone whispered.

"Who's Mr. Dudley? Some small-time director of a random company? Tell me about him,

and whispered something in his ear. Sebastian's expression instantly changed. He looked at Lindsay with a mix of shock

have such a powerful background, and

heiress." But seeing Lindsay, he held back. Instead, he grabbed his sister with one hand and Zoe with the other. "Let's go." Laney, still trying to process the fact that Brandon had a girlfriend, turned away,

family herself but had never heard of Lindsay, was curious. Once they were

is a retired big shot from the province. He's done with his career, but he still has a lot of influence, and his family's got deep ties in politics. "You don't need

an uncomfortable knot in her stomach. If Brandon really married into the Dudley family, it would boost the Donovan family's status even more. And that meant her chances of competing with Athena were slipping away. She felt

didn't even spare Laney a glance. He looked at Lindsay with a soft smile. "The party is about to start. Let's grab a seat.

daughter walked over. The mother in her fifties or sixties, was healthy and radiant. The daughter, dressed in designer clothes, was in her

no see! If I knew you were here, I would've come over sooner." Lindsay smiled politely. "Hello, Mrs. Ziegler, Jasmine, you both look great! I almost didn't

back.

City?" She looked surprised. "If I'd known,4 would've asked you to grab coffee

going further, but it was

Madeline Ziegler and Jasmine. "I think my boyfriend dropped something. I'll go help him find it, but I'll catch up with

stayed calm. "Okay,

the words got stuck. She knew she couldn't deny it-Jasmine was

She