She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 158

After Athena finished talking, she looked at Matthew seriously. You remember everything | said, right?" Matthew

grinned. | do. Every wordd

Athena nodded, satisfied. "Okay then, I've got nothing else to say. You should get going?

As he got ready, she added softly, "Cback soon"

"Will do" Matthew packed everything she gave him into the multi-purpose backpack, slinging it over his shoulder.

"Alright, I'm leaving now Athena stallh stood up. Til walk

They

you off

stepped | onto the platform together. The helicopter pilot had already started the engine. The blades were

spinning faster, creating a gust of wind that made Athena's hair fly all around her. The helicopter's propellers

spun slowly at first, then faster and faster, making a loud noise. The wind caused Athena Donovan's long hair to

flutter.

Matthew looked at her for a moment, then asked, "Miss Donovan, can | give you a hug?"

Athena blushed, then smiled shyly. "Go ahead."

Without wasting a second, Matthew pulled her into a tight hug. Athena felt like she was floating, wrapped in his

warmth, bearing his heartbeat so close that she couldn't even tell if it was hers or his. Her mind went blank,

completely lost in the moment

After ten seconds, Matthew released her and took a deep breath. His voice was soft but firm, "Miss Donovan, I'm

going. See you next time."

Athena pushed down the sadness building up inside and gently cupped his face. "Okay, see you next time.

Matthew turned and climbed into the helicopter without looking back, afraid that if he did, he wouldn't want to

leave.

Athena stood there, watching as the helicopter lifted off and disappeared into the night sky. She finally pulled her

gaze away staring down at her hand, still feeling the warmth of his skin. His scent lingered around her, and she

realized she already missed him. "Ahem," Louis cleared his throat nearby. "Miss Donovan, you had a drink earlier.

Letdrive you home."

Athena blinked Ameri Athena i

| in surprise, turning to face him. "Louis? Why are you here?"

| tically. Tve been here the whole time." "You're e not going with Matthew?"

Louis sighed nuzzled.

Louis shrugged. "Mr. Graham said he's heading into war, not a fight. | wouldn't be much help if | tagged along.

Plus, isn't your family restaurant opening tomorrow? He askedto cover for him at the ceremony."

Oh man, | almost forgot!" Athena tapped her forehead. "I need to get ssleep tonight. Let's go!"

The Donovan family had spent the last month and a half renovating the restaurant. They could've opened last

week, but they pushed it back because Cade was having surgery. Now it was finally happening, but they were

keeping it super low-key -no big fanfare or anything, just sfirecrackers and a few tables of invited guests

As for getting more customers later, Athena reassured her family. "Don't worry! As long as the lab folks are free,

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by all the time. The word will spread in no time."

The

The family was skeptical at first, but Athena's confidence helped put them at ease, at least for now. She also

pointed out that the restaurant had limited capacity-too many guests wouldn't be ideal.

When Athena got home, it was almost Il pan. The whole family was still awake, going over the final guest list for

the opening. Even though they called it an opening day, it felt more like a private tasting event, with everyone

invited personally by them. Wesley had lined | up the middle and upper management from his company for

dinner, meanwhile Maria invited a bunch of her coworkers and a few of her bosses, Athena had reserved four

tables for her lab team-two for lunch and two for dinner. Jaden brought in Luna, Tommy, Mose, and the main crew

from the production team-two tables at lunch as well.

was bringing sextra people to fill a table at noon.

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Then,

Louis

t and going over the final with her headed to their rooms to

With so many celebrities attending, they staggered the times for each group by 15 minutes. Everyone was

seated in private rooms to keep things discreet and avoid any awkward run-ins. After checking the guest list and

Even though Athena was exhausted, her mind kept drifting back to Matthew. She tossed and turned until around

midnight. Struggling to fall asleep.

It felt like she had been sleeping for hours when, deep down, she realized it was dawn and she needed to wake

up. The family restaurant was opening today, and she had to be there to help. But no matter how hard she tried,

she just couldn't shake off the sleepiness. Her body felt heavy, and her eyes refused to budge.

Wake wake e up, she kept telling herself. You can't miss the restaurant's opening! If | don't check in and help out,

I'll regret it-Yet, her eyelids stayed stubbornly shut.

Wake up,

Then,

out of nowhere, a loud voice broke

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Athena's eyes flew open. She shot up

in bed and jumped out, quickly

throwing on a coat. Grabbing her

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sprawled on the wall of their villa. He

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the magnolia tree and exclaimed in

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Without missing a beat, Athena pointed and yelled, "Perceptor-1, Perceptor-2, get this guy out of here!"

In perfect sync, Perceptor-1 and Perceptor-2 responded, "Yes!"

They took off, flying straight up and diving toward the top of the wall, pecking at the man with determination.

"Hey, that hurts!" he cried, throwing his arms up to protect his face. "Don't mess with my face! It's too good for

that! Whoa,

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