She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew) novel Chapter 404

Athena thought so, but she bet that Anabel would not.

If Anabel was so impatient, she would not even be qualified to participate in this game.

As she expected, Anabel's stiffness and murderous aura only lasted for three to four seconds. Then, she smiled and stood up to greet Matthew. "Matthew, long time no see. I'm very happy to see you."

"Long time no see," Matthew greeted her with a polite nod and introduced Jaylin with a composed demeanor. "This is my girlfriend, Jaylin. She's now in her fifth month of pregnancy. There may be some discomforts tonight; please be patient with her."

Anabel responded with a warm smile. "Not at all. With you by her side, I'm sure Miss Acevedo will be well looked after."

Matthew led Jaylin forward, wishing Neil a happy birthday, and then greeted Derrick.

Jaylin was very respectful and greeted the two elders.

Neil and Derrick were indeed seasoned big shots, having navigated the business world and the political arena for over half a century. Faced with Matthew's arrival with Jaylin, neither displayed any signs of displeasure or discontent. Instead, they offered warm smiles and greeted Matthew cordially.

With their status and identity, there was no need for them to look at Jaylin.

Neil gave Jaylin a faint smile. "Since you're here, have fun and take care of yourself."

Jaylin thanked him again.

Derrick nodded slightly at Jaylin and did not say anything else.

Neil said, "Matthew, Derrick hasn't seen you in a long time. He misses you very much. Come and talk to Derrick."

Matthew smiled and said, "Alright, I miss Derrick too."

At this moment, a maid walked over and led Jaylin to her seat. They made their way to the area designated for ordinary guests, where Jaylin found herself surrounded by the wealthy and the famous, including well-known celebrities and artists.

On such an occasion, the affluent ladies and celebrities present were unlikely to cause a scene with Jaylin, so they opted to overlook her presence. They engaged in conversations and posed for photos in small groups, but none addressed Jaylin directly.

Jaylin didn't mind. She either drank coffee snacks or played with her phone leisurely.

There was no need to elaborate on the grandeur of this birthday party—its scale, style, and execution were beyond the imagination of the average person.

About ten minutes later, the party began.

Delicacies were served in an endless procession. Athena, observing the dishes, was convinced of their exquisite taste. Overcome by hunger, she went to the large kitchen to fetch French fries and crisps, snacking on them as she continued to watch the show.

At the beginning of the party, it was quite normal.

Matthew, Anabel, Neil, and Derrick were seated at the main table, with Matthew and Anabel sitting together. Among the dozen or so prominent figures at the main table, they were the only two young juniors.

When everyone saw this scene, they knew that the two families were indeed trying to matchmake them.

Halfway through the party, everyone was almost done eating. They stood up one after another and queued up to toast Neil, followed by Derrick, and then the other big shots.

Those who had gone to the main table to toast or were not qualified to toast these big shots also left their seats and used this opportunity to make connections.