She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew) novel Chapter 202

Chapter 202
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Athena exclaimed when she saw the message, thinking, ‘Matthew is actually a Scorpio? No wonder
She replied with a “smile”. (Of course I have to be free. Do you want me
e to go to Valemont City to celebrate with you?]
At the same time, she wondered what gift she should give Matthew.
She thought, ‘Matthew lacks nothing. What could I give him that would make him both happy and impressed? How about…. I cook him dinner myself? No, no, that won’t work!
She shook her head repeatedly.
She was used to eating good food. She didn’t even want to eat what she made herself, so she thought she had better not to make things difficult for Matthew.
Matthew replied quickly [I’ll go to Kitmore City. I’ll be there around seven in the evening. I’ll contact you then.]
Athena “smiled. (Okay. I’ll wait for you.]
and rushing to Kitt
Then, all they could think about was getting off work as soon as possible and rushing to Kitmore City.
Her mind was filled with thoughts about what gift to give as well as what to wear tonight, eagerly waiting for the sun to set.
But no matter how carefully one planned, unexpected events could still occur that disrupted those plans
At half past four in the afternoon, it was almost time to get off work.
Matthew received a call from home. “Today is your 23rd birthday. We’ve prepared a feast for you. Your grandpa and all your uncles are here. You must come home for dinner.
Matthew said indifferently, “You know I don’t celebrate my birthday, so why waste your time?
He rarely went back to that house. Occasionally, he only went back to see Nicolas.
He had not celebrated his birthday for fifteen years.
This was because something had happened to his mother at his birthday party, and it happened in that house,
After a moment of silence, Nicolas said, “Your grandpa is over ninety. He said this might be the last time he attends the birthday party of the younger generation. Several uncles have come back from abroad just for this. You at least need to show some respect to the elders, right?”
Matthew remained cold. I won’t return.”
Nicolas sighed. “Consider this a plea from me. Just come back this once
He paused for a moment. “It’s been so many years. It’s time for you to let go.”
Matthew said, “If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.”
Nicolas’s tone became unyielding. Tve already sent someone to pick you up. They’re waiting downstairs and on the rooftop. You have to come back tonight.”
With that said, he hung up
Matthew called Louis expressionlessly on the intercom and relayed Nicolas’s order, asking him to check immediately.
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Soon. Louis returned and said sympathetically, “There are people watching all the exits of the building, including the rooftop and the elevators on this floor. If you want to leave, you have to fight your way out,”
Matthew leaned against the edge of his desk, crossed his arms, and stared out the window, thinking. ‘Should I do it for real and fight my way out?”
At that moment in Kitmore City, Athena was picking out clothes when her phone suddenly rang
One of her secret phone numbers received an overseas call.
She immediately picked up her phone and said, “Hello?”
The voice on the other end of the line sounded antsy. “Franco, is that you?”
Athena replied. “It’s me.”
The person on the other end said, “We found a hidden prehistoric human ruin in a hollow cave over 600 feet deep underwater, which may contain extremely important clues about prehistoric civilization. But the ruin has many traps. There are inscriptions in prehistoric writing on the traps that we can’t decipher. We can only determine that they are warnings, and we’re afraid to force our way in. We have no choice but to reach out to you for help.”
Athena said. “I understand. I’ll set off tomorrow.”
The other person said, “It will be too late if you leave tomorrow. We’ve studied the weather conditions in the area, and a strong typhoon is brewing. Huge sea currents will start passing through here tomorrow afternoon and won’t subside until the typhoon is over, making it impossible for us to go underwater during this period. Plus, this news has spread. Archaeologists, official organizations, and even military forces from around the world are sending people here. You must leave tonight to reach the ruin before the currents arrive.”
Athena said without hesitation, “Alright. I’ll set off now.”
She hung up the phone, dialed a number, and arranged for Rufus to immediately get a private jet ready.
Then, she drove to her private apartment and changed into her traveling clothes. She took out her emergency suitcase and backpack, got into the car sent by Rufus to pick her up, and headed to the private airport.
On the way, she sent a message to her family group chat. I’m going on a business trip tonight to attend a very important scientific research activity. I don’t know when I’ll be back, and I might be unreachable. Don’t contact me for the time being. and don’t worry about me.]
Everyone in the family was stunned.
Although they couldn’t bear to part with Athena, they had gotten used to her elusiveness.
All they could do was wish her well, remind her,
take good care of herself, and hope she came back soon
Athena then sent Matthew the same message, apologizing to him.
As soon as she sent the message, she received a call from the dean of the history department of Kitmore University.
“Franco, Joy, a freshman in the archaeology program, heard that you’re going to the newly discovered underwater prehistoric ruin for research. She is very eager to join you to learn. She mentioned that her diving skills are excellent, she has a diving certification, and she can fully fund this expedition Can you take her along to have a look?”
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