She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 429

A week later, a line of Miracle rolled up one after another to the Donovan villa. With the villa unable to accommodate so many vehicles, some had to be temporarily parked in Oxhorn Village.

Meanwhile, Zayn entrusted Brandon with the 40 million dollars he'd earned from starring in dramas and endorsements.

After completing the paperwork for the company stock buyback, Brandon and Lindsay severed their final ties. Without hesitation, Lindsay deleted Brandon's contact info and iMessage in front of him.

Before she got into her car, she said coolly, "Now that you're at the top, there's no shortage of women flocking to you, bending over backward to please you. They'll say exactly what you want to hear and become whoever you need them to be unlike me.

"But I doubt you'll ever find another woman like me, who would stand by your side, unwavering, through riches or poverty, hardship or glory." With that, she got into her car, closed the door, and drove away.

Brandon watched her car disappear, then wandered alone down familiar streets, feeling a faint chill and a touch of loneliness in the summer air. In his heart, he reflected, 'I'm just not cut out for relationships. I should probably just focus on my career. If I never get married, I'll just live with Mom and Dad.'

On the same day, a new semester began. As soon as Athena arrived on campus, Franco received an email from Joy: [Professor Xander, when does this year's archaeology expedition start? I can hardly wait!]

Athena, posing as Franco, replied: [After Independence Day, we'll head to Karnakale for an archaeological dig, possibly venturing into restricted areas. This expedition will be dangerous, so be sure to fully prepare before Independence Day.]

The reason for setting the date after Independence Day was Jaden and Luna's wedding, scheduled for that holiday.

not afraid of danger; I'll start preparing now

water, smirking inwardly. Joy's actions fit her

investigate this male Franco. But little did she know, this fake Franco was one of Athena's people, observing Joy in turn and uncovering quite a few of

more Athena learned about Joy, the more impressed

rivalry wouldn't last forever. By the time Athena

wedding at the Donovan family farm, with fewer than 200 close

hotel, inn, and guesthouse in Oxhorn Village and the entire county was booked solid. Fans, media, and onlookers flocked there, hoping to witness the event. Though the ceremony was private, people gathered around the farm's observation

packed Oxhorn

climbing rooftops and trees, binoculars

no strangers to

deploy security to keep order and remind the

at the Donovan family cemetery, inviting the heroes and elders laid

arrangement, proposed by

honor their ancestors and plant a lily in tribute. Among the guests were two masked individuals, concealing their identities from the crowd. One was Matthew. The other was Nicolette

short braid, a mauve suit, and thick-soled cloth shoes, exuding a bold, carefree elegance. Her bright

her, not only to attend Jaden's wedding but also to visit