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.

eyes, and stood tall with a steady, confident

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

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

but she was already a major

10 years to rise to that level, sometimes 20. They were all curious about which path she

make it there so young meant she had either a serious background or had done something extraordinary-or

moment to collect herself. "Since you know we're Zayn's family, please allow us to join

"But like you said, emotion and courage alone won't take down

"You're not professional soldiers. You've never seen real combat. With all due respect, if you run into the terrorists, you'll be dead before 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.

nodded but wasn't backing down. "General Trevor, I hear you. But you have to trust that the people I've brought with me are

raised an eyebrow. "Okay, if you're

commands, and before anyone could blink, two owls silently

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

tonight was serious, keeping quiet and turning their heads 360 degrees, scanning the area like they were on high

them

hostages are, where terrorists are patrolling, and the drones monitoring the outer perimeter. But since the city's

family really has some hidden surprises." While the army also had some high-tech equipment,

different. They blended in with the environment, especially at night. Even if the terrorists saw them, they wouldn't think twice, let alone take any precautions. Athena nodded. "Wyomarlo is too big for the terrorists to keep an eye on every corner. From the owl footage,

the images, then turned to Athena. "Even so, non-professionals can't join the fight unless absolutely necessary. It's a rule, and it's a reasonable one." Athena smiled. "General Trevor, have you figured out how

head. "Of course we have a plan, but it's classified. I can't share