She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew) novel Chapter 145

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“Miss Acevedo, you’re being dramatic,” Anabel chuckled. “I’m a law-abiding citizen. I wouldn’t do something like that”
Instead of looking relieved, Madalyn pressed on with her questions. “You mean ruin my looks? Lock me up? Hire someone to take nude photos of me? Or leave me disabled?”
Anabel laughed lightly. “Miss Acevedo, your imagination is quite vivid. But it’s not vivid enough.”
She sipped her coffee slowly. For example, you might imagine that Matthew loves you so much that the Graham and Powell families wouldn’t dare to touch you, but they could go after the people around you. Of course, you could choose to live a solitary life, having nothing but Matthew.
“No family, no relatives, no friends, no colleagues, no servants, and so on.”
“You can also picture everyone around you scheming against you, ensuring you never find peace, and so on.”
Madalyn’s expression hardened, and she pursed her lips, remaining silent.
Anabel poured out the cold coffee from Madalyn’s cup and filled it with hot coffee. Then she asked nonchalantly, “Miss Acevedo, cam you agree to my terms?”
Madalyn didn’t think long before she replied bluntly. “Sure.
“But I have to ask, if I divorce Matthew after we get married or if I leave him after having his child, can those three conditions be nullified?”
Anabel smiled. “My conditions are non-negotiable.”
Madalyn closed her eyes for a moment and then said calmly, “I understand. I’ll adhere to those three conditions.”
“You’re indeed a clever one,” Anabel smiled. “You can go now.”
Without saying another word, Madalyn quickly left the coffee shop, got into her car, and drove away.
No one followed her.
Instead of returning to her previous apartment, she checked into a hotel, sleeping soundly until dawn.
Afterward, while taking a bath, she called Louis and recounted the details of her meeting with Anabel.
Once Louis finished listening, he ended the speakerphone call and turned to Matthew.
Matthew remained silent, walking to the window, hands casually tucked into his pockets, gazing down at the blue lake outside, deep in thought.
Louis sat on the sofa, quietly tapping away on his laptop, not interrupting Matthew’s contemplation.
After about ten minutes, Louis felt it was time and set down his laptop, poured a glass of champagne, and handed it to Matthew, sofily asking. “Have you thought about how to handle this?”
Mathew had been openly socializing with his “girlfriend” recently, not just to express his stance to the Graham and Powell families, but also to test their boundaries.
Only by understanding the families’ limits and reactions could Matthew make a more accurate judgment.
Matthew slowly opened his eyes, took the champagne from Louis, and sipped it lightly.
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Matthew asked, “What’s the Donovan family up to these days?”
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Louis responded as if he had always lived with the Donovan family. “Wesley is the general manager at Bard Property.
“It’s been over a month since he took the position, and he’s performing exceptionally well. He’s professional, diligent, leads by example, gets involved at the grassroots level, empathizes with employees, and connects well with homeowners, merchants, construction workers, and partners. The entire company trusts him.
“Claire rented a 4,300 sq ft house on Hill Boulevard near Mid-Level Mountain Garden. She’s renovating it to open a private dining restaurant, and Arthur is still helping his mom start a business
“Maria has joined Miss Yonder’s design studio as an intern in the jewelry design department.
Jaden applied for a loan of 100 thousand dollars from a small bank to contract the village’s wasteland and abandoned hills, but unfortunately, he was denied because of his ex-girlfriend’s interference.
“The others are still busy outside and haven’t come home yet”
Matthew lightly closed his eyes and slowly swirled his wine glass.
“Contact Professor Cesar Bullock at Dichester Art College and find a way to have him accept Maria as a student, making her come to Kimore City once a week for special lessons.”
Louis didn’t know why Matthew suddenly mentioned this and thought he wanted to please Athena, feeling pleased himself,
‘Got it?
Dichester Art College was the best-specialized school in the country.
Cesar was a leading authority in jewelry design and craftsmanship, enjoying a high reputation internationally. Many well- known jewelry designers and stylists had trained under him.
Having him personally teach Maria would certainly make a huge difference in her progress,
Matthew continued, “Contact the bank and expedite the loan for Jaden, and increase the amount if possible.”
Louis nodded. “Understood.”
Matthew added, “If Wesley encounters any difficulties at the company, secretly help him out. Ensure he makes the company bigger and stronger. If possible, help him become the owner of Bard Property.”
It wasn’t that he looked down on Wesley, but rather that in big business, especially real estate, without sufficient resources and connections, relying solely on ability and effort wouldn’t lead to substantial growth
For someone capable and hardworking, receiving assistance from a benefactor was both reasonable and expected.
Louis nodded again. “Yes.”
Matthew instructed, “Keep an eye on the Donovan family and help them secretly wherever you can. Make sure the Donovan family rises quickly.”
Hearing this, Louis finally sensed that Matthew’s plans were not as straightforward as they seemed.
He replied with a simple “Yes,” then adjusted his glasses and asked. “While helping the Donovan family is our responsibility and duty, is there any deeper meaning behind your sudden and forceful support for them?”
Matthew rotated his glass, staring at the liquid inside, and replied calmly. “The Graham family is just going after my fake girlfriend because they feel she doesn’t match. As long as the Donovan family becomes a truly wealthy family, the resistance from the Graham family will decrease.
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“By then, dealing with the Graham and Powell families will be much easier.”
He can protect Athena, and Athena has the ability to protect herself. Athena’s safety might not be a major concern.
But behind Athena stood the Donovan family.
The members of the Donovan family were ordinary people who had never truly entered so-called high society, nor had they experienced the means of the wealthy. Matthew and Athen can shield the Donovan family for a time, but it doesn’t guarantee they could do so for a lifetime.
Therefore, the Donovan family must grow stronger.
More importantly, if he wanted to be with Athena, Matthew must ensure she lived well, not putting her and her family in danger.
lis exclaimed, his eyes sparkling as he gazed at Matthew in admiration. “So your
real wealthy family for love?”
helping the Donovan family become a
“So that’s it,” he said, nearly wanting to kneel and worship Matthew, though Matthew was indifferent.
Louis said. “Mr. Graham, you’re so great. Truly amazing. I love you.”
He had never considered such a notion.
Such a thing wasn’t something just any big shot could accomplish.
Properly only Matthew had such a mindset and capability.