She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew) novel Chapter 151

Chapter 151
After finishing her meal, Luna raised a hand to cover her face and let out a big yawn. She was feeling sleepy, so she took off her brown sunglasses and rubbed her eyes. As soon as she did, she realized her mistake and quickly put the glasses back on.
Jaden, who had just poured her a glass of lemonade, looked at her casually. “I was gonna ask earlier-aren’t those sunglasses annoying to wear while you eat?”
Luna secretly sighed in relief, thinking he hadn’t recognized her. But then, Jaden’s next words caught her off guard. “I recognized you a while ago. I don’t really follow celebrities, so you don’t have to worry about any unwanted attention here.”
Luna’s eyes widened in shock, her glasses slipping down to reveal a pair of stunning eyes. “Wait… you know who I am?”
Jaden gave a half-smile. “I don’t chase after celebs, but yeah, I’ve seen your movies.”
Luna blinked, caught off guard. Then why-
Then why aren’t you freaking out or acting surprised?’ she almost asked, but quickly realized how silly it would sound. Instead, she smoothed it over with a grin. So, a gorgeous woman like me strikes up a conversation, and you’re not even thinking about helping me out?”
Jaden shook his head, completely unbothered. “Nope
He said it so nonchalantly, it was clear he meant it. Luna felt a little disappointed, but she wasn’t ready to give up. “Alright then. Till just walk around until it cools down a bit. Can I hang out here until the evening?”
“Yeah, that’s cool” Jaden nodded.
Luna grinned, pushing her luck. “How about dinner before I go?”
Then, Jaden chuckled and said, “Sure. What do you wanna eat? I cook it. Finally, Luna smiled, feeling like she had won a little something.
That evening. Luna went out and picked a basket of vegetables herself. She had the farm bot catch a chicken and handed it all over to Jaden to cook dinner.
And, as expected, Jaden didn’t disappoint. The food was great.
She also met Jaden’s grandparents and their nanny, who was responsible for taking care of them. The two elderly folks. probably not wanting to interrupt the meal, quietly went upstairs with the nanny to eat on their own.
By the time it got dark, Luna thanked Jaden and drove away.
But something held her back. Whether it was her unwillingness to leave or how much she enjoyed the peaceful scenery of the Donovan family’s place, she couldn’t bring herself to return to Kitmore City just yet. So, she decided to stay in the county’s only four-star hotel for a few more days, figuring she’d take another shot at convincing Jaden.
It wasn’t a big deal-she had spare clothes in her car, and when push came to shove, she could even camp out, let alone stay
at a hotel.
Coincidentally, as soon as she finished checking in, she spotted someone familiar sitting in the buffet restaurant on the second floor.
It was Jaden’s ex-fiancée-or at least someone who looked a lot like her. Luna’s gut immediately churned with unease. If that woman was planning to stick around and get close to Jaden, it could seriously mess up her plans.
After thinking it over, Luna headed upstairs, grabbed a few snacks, and quietly took a seat behind the woman to watch her.
Chapter 151
Linda was on the phone. Even though she tried to keep her voice down, her anger made her speak louder than she meant to. “I’m staying in Raverot Town for a while. I’ll start by getting close to Jaden’s grandparents, then work my way back into Jaden’s life,” she said.
Then she added. “If Jaden comes back to me, the villa in the west is yours. But if not, don’t expect a single cent. You’re the reason I lost him, and I haven’t let that go. So don’t push me”
With that, she hung up and quickly dialed another number. This time, her voice turned sweet. “Shiloh, how are you and Spencer doing overseas? Be careful, alright? Make sure you listen to your teacher and follow the tour guide’s instructions. If you need money, just let Mom know, okay?”
Luna sat there, speechless. “Wow, this woman really knows how to play the game, she thought, ‘Jaden’s life is about to get real
messy.
And since Jaden had been so nice to her, Luna figured it was only fair to give him a heads-up.
The next morning, just as she was about to head to Oxhorn Village, she got a call from Horace. “Let the experts handle the location,” he said, his tone serious. “If you don’t come back soon, I’ll bring Lindsey and come find you.”
Luna sighed. “Give me one more day. If I can’t change his mind today, I’ll come back, I promise.”
With that, she drove to the village, where she found Jaden leading some agricultural bots to water the fields. The cool morning breeze felt refreshing as she walked behind him, feeling surprisingly good
I ran into your ex-fiancée at the Seasons Garden Hotel,” she said casually, “I overheard her on the phone, saying she’s planning to stay in town for a while and start by cozying up to your grandparents-
Before Luna could finish, Jaden spun around, his usually calm eyes now filled with a sharp, dangerous edge. “She said that?’
Luna was taken aback by the intensity of his gaze but quickly nodded. “Yeah, she did.”
She went on to explain everything she had overheard the night before. Jaden listened in silence, then turned to stare at the distant mountains, saying nothing for a long time.
Luna couldn’t see his face clearly, but the silence was getting awkward, so she tried to lighten the mood with a half-joking comment, “That info’s pretty valuable, right? How about saying yes to my request as a thank you?”
She wasn’t expecting much. Jaden struck her as someone who seemed laid-back but was firm when it came down to his decision. She didn’t think he would budge.
But to her surprise, Jaden turned back and replied, “Sure, I’ll ask my family now. If they’re good with it, we can go over the details
Luna blinked in disbelief. “Seriously? You’re agreeing just like that? Don’t you need a few days to think it over?”
She suddenly wondered if this guy had been playing hard to get all along, letting her chase after him on purpose