She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 415

Jaden and Brandon finally found Athena after driving around the city for a while.

She was waiting there, surrounded by a few heavily armed, tough-looking personnel. Athena was also fully geared up, wearing bulletproof equipment and looking ready for anything.

Jaden and Brandon were a little shocked when they saw her like this. They couldn't help but think, 'Is Athena really planning to go head-to-head with the terrorists?'

Athena was holding a few printed maps and handed one to each of them. "This is a satellite map of Wyomarlo City. We're here right now," she said, pointing to their location. "It's covered with weeds a few meters high." She tapped the map, then pointed at a spot. "Me and my team will sneak in through the weeds and keep a low profile while protecting Zayn. You two will meet us here."

Brandon didn't like it. "No way. You're the younger one-why should you risk your life while we hang back? I've been through my share of combat, even gunfights. I'll go." "Guys, this isn't the time to be emotional," Athena replied. "Against terrorists who kill without hesitation, we need strength, not just guts.

"You guys aren't trained. You don't even know how to use your weapons properly. If you go in, you'll just make things harder and distract Zayn."

"Well, true. But-" Jaden started to speak, but Athena held up a hand, signaling for silence. She glanced to the side. "Heads up. Someone is coming."

Jaden and Brandon immediately tensed, following her gaze. About 30 feet away, a dozen heavily armed Osceiton soldiers stepped out from behind a broken road marker.

The leader of the group was smaller than the rest, but the presence was much stronger. Seeing Athena, that person smiled and said, "I heard what you said, Miss Donovan. Well said." The voice wasn't loud, but it was clear enough for them to hear.

Jaden and Brandon both let out a silent breath of relief. It was good to know they were speaking to one of their own who recognized them.

As the soldiers came closer, Jaden and Brandon were taken aback when they saw the leader up close.

eyebrows, bright eyes, and stood tall with a steady,

the most was the burn on her face, about the size of a baby's palm, standing out against

voice, "Nicolette Trevor. I'm a major general. I've been in the war on terrorism for nearly ten years, and I am in charge of this operation." Even Athena was surprised, and

have been over 30, but

least 10 years to rise to that level, sometimes 20. They were all

meant she had either a serious background or

"Since you know we're Zayn's family,

feelings," Nicolette said, recognizing that Athena was in charge. "But like you said, emotion and courage alone won't take down the

you even get a shot off." Jaden and Brandon tensed, but Nicolette wasn't done. "Let us handle the mission of protecting Zayn and rescuing the hostages. You can help with

but wasn't backing down. "General Trevor, I hear you. But you have to trust

"Okay, if you're sure, then show

her laptop, typed a few commands, and before anyone could blink, two owls silently swooped down and landed

Jaden and Brandon saw the two owls, their faces lit up. "Harry and Hommy?" they both said at

serious, keeping quiet and turning their heads 360 degrees, scanning the area like they were on high alert. Athena explained, "I've

them

terrorists are patrolling, and the drones monitoring the outer perimeter. But since the city's so big and it's dark, they couldn't get every

over the footage, clearly impressed. "This is the first time I've seen something like this. The Donovan family really has some hidden surprises." While the army also had some high-tech equipment, it was rare and a lot more noticeable.

twice, let alone take any precautions. Athena nodded. "Wyomarlo is too big for the terrorists to keep

unless absolutely necessary. It's a rule, and it's a reasonable one." Athena

head. "Of course we have a plan, but it's