She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew) novel Chapter 244

Chapter 244
Jaden asked Luna to tell the paparazzi that he was willing to talk to them.
Luna understood that Jaden did this to make the paparazzi owe her a favor. She did not stand on ceremony and replied to them one by one.
Soon, those paparazzi sent representatives to Kitmore City to see Jaden.
Jaden brought Ryan to meet them in the private room of Donovan’s Restaurant.
He only had two requests.
Firstly, he wished them to apologize on their social media account and explain the matter clearly. They must not be sarcastic or avoid the important points.
Secondly, he wanted compensation. In the future, when he needed them to help him advertise or show mercy, they had to cooperate. Of course, they only needed to help him once.
During this period of time, the paparazzi were being scolded by the netizens. Some of them even implicated the artists behind them. Their popularity had plummeted.
They wanted to settle the matter peacefully and immediately agreed. The two sides signed a letter drafted by Ryan.
Subsequently, the paparazzi publicly apologized, and Jaden withdrew the lawsuit, forgiving them on their social media
accounts.
The storm passed just like that.
At the same time, Linda had come to Kitmore City to secretly investigate the Donovan family. She first went to Vlento Court to find out more about the Donovan family.
An old man in the neighborhood told her, “The Donovan family moved away a long time ago. Mr. Donovan is the CEO of the Bard Property. I heard that their family owns a restaurant and their business is very good.”
Linda’s heart turned even colder. ‘If the Donovan family is awesome… I’d have no chance!’
With a suspicious heart, she drove to Bard Garden to take a look.
Bard Garden was no longer as dilapidated and deserted as it used to be.
Some apartments had been bought and some people had moved in.
Most of the shops in the district were already open for business, offering food, clothing, household items, and entertainment. The area was well-maintained, with plenty of greenery, clean streets, and nearly all the sidewalks freshly repaired.
The roof of the second part had been sealed, and the workers were painting the outer walls.
The third part was laying the foundation, and it looked popular
Linda’s heart ached as she witnessed this. Under the pretense of inquiring about a house, she entered the office building of the Bard Property sales department, where she found Wesley.
Wesley wore a well-pressed, high-end suit that complemented his slightly graying hair, which was neatly combed. He carried himself with a straight back and a strong physique, exuding a steady and generous presence. There was a natural warmth to his dignity; he lacked the greasy, overindulgent appearance often associated with success and instead embodied the capable and magnanimous demeanor of a truly accomplished man.
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The employees were very polite when they saw him, but they were not reserved. They were chatting and laughing.
The people who bought the apartments also spoke highly of him, saying that he was a good leader.
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Linda’s heart turned cold when she heard this… That night, she did not sleep at all.
The next day, she did not put on any makeup. With a haggard face and obvious dark circles under her eyes, she appeared at the entrance of Donovan’s Restaurant and expressed that she must see Jaden. Otherwise, she would stay at the door and not leave.
Arthur ran out to see her after calling his brother. He suppressed his anger and said, “There are many people here. If there’s anything, let’s talk in the back alley.”
The two of them made a big detour and arrived at the corner of the alley behind Donovan’s Restaurant.
Linda cried and kept explaining to Arthur about her difficulties back then and how difficult it had been for her for the past three years.
Arthur did not say a word. He only used a hateful gaze to express his attitude.
Not long after, Jaden arrived. He looked at Linda without any warmth in his eyes. “I’m very busy. If you have something to say, say it quickly. I won’t wait for you.”
Linda gritted her teeth and knelt down, scaring Arthur.
Arthur quickly jumped to the side, not daring to let her kneel.
Jaden, on the other hand, was as steady as a rock. He put his hands in the pockets of his windbreaker and looked down at Linda. “What do you want?”
“Jaden. I am sorry,” Linda said with tears in his eyes. “I won’t make such a mistake again. As long as you’re willing to withdraw the lawsuit, I’ll agree to anything.”
Jaden said calmly, “If you agree on two things, I will withdraw the lawsuit.
“First, I want you to film a video to explain in detail how you took those photos and videos, and how paparazzi to slander us and Luna.”
He took his phone out of his pocket. His phone had been in a “recorded” state since just now.
Jaden said, “I’ll record all your confessions as evidence.
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contacted those
“If you continue to pester me in the future, I will publicize the video and let everyone know how ugly your heart is.”
Linda’s already pale face turned even paler.
“J-Jaden,” she said in a trembling voice, “do you have to go this far?
“I’ve already paid you back the money I owe you. Can’t you remember what happened back then…”
“I have no feelings for you,” Jaden interrupted her. “If you say another word of nonsense, I’ll leave immediately.
“If you go to my restaurant to cry, throw a tantrum, and make a scene, I’ll invite internet celebrities to broadcast it live so everyone can witness the disgraceful behavior of a so-called noble lady from Hupool City.”
Ffearing his words, Linda was afraid. She had sacrificed her great love and youth to become a noblewoman. She could not be reduced to a joke.
Hence, she gritted her teeth. “I agree. What’s the second condition?”
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Jaden was expressionless. “Disappear completely from my life with my family and never appear again.” 

Linda was silent for more than ten seconds. She gritted her teeth and said, “I accept it. I’ll listen to you!” 

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Now that Jaden had no more flaws, Linda couldn’t give up. But there was no need to rush. She had to get through the trouble 

first. 

Back then, Jaden had also rejected her with a clear attitude. In the end, he was moved. She believed this time, she could do the same thing. 

“Good.” Jaden waved his phone. “I’ve started recording. You can start confessing.” 

Linda closed her eyes, tears welling up as she recounted how she had followed Jaden after spotting him, how she had chased him to Oxhorn Village, how she had uncovered Luna’s true identity, and how she had secretly taken photos and videos. 

Arthur gritted his teeth as he listened. He kept stomping his feet and waving his fists, wishing he could rush up and beat her 

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Jaden was very calm. 

More than ten minutes later, Linda finished recounting the entire ordeal through tears. She assured them that she would no longer pester Jaden or the Donovan family. 

Jaden put away his phone. “I’ll withdraw the lawsuit tomorrow. You’d better keep your word.” 

He retracted his gaze and did not look at Linda again. “Arthur, let’s go.” 

Arthur left with him. He looked indignant. “Brother, are you going to let her off just like that?” 

“What else?” Jaden said calmly, “We can’t beat her or kill her. Even if I win the lawsuit, the worst punishment she can get is administrative detention. 

“Rather than letting her harass me after her detention, it’s better to get something against her.”