She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew) novel Chapter 407

Most people thought women looked better with long hair than with short, and not many could pull off short hair. But Lindsay was one of the exceptions.

Her short hair worked for her. It didn't hide her face or features and made them stand out even more. Her eyes were bright and full of life.

With her tall frame and that sharp sapphire blue suit, she looked even more impressive—totally fitting for a room full of entrepreneurs.

Compared to her, Laney seemed a little more delicate, not as imposing.

Lindsay walked up to Brandon, held his arm, then turned to Sebastian. "Feelings aren't something to compare or show off. But you sure love to compete, huh? Who's richer, who's got more status. You think everyone with less money or power should be stepped on."

She raised an eyebrow. "So, when you meet someone richer or more important, do you really think they should just look down on you? Shouldn't you have enough dignity and backbone to not be desperate for their approval?"

"Well said!" The crowd murmured in agreement, impressed by her words.

Sebastian, clearly frustrated, couldn't keep his cool anymore. "You've got a sharp tongue, just like Brandon," he snapped. "If you've got the guts, tell me your name and who you are. Let's see if dignity and backbone really get you anywhere."

Lindsay smiled sweetly. "I'm Lindsay Dudley. I went to school with Brandon before going abroad. We've known each other for seven years."

'Lindsay Dudley?' As Sebastian opened his mouth to say he didn't know her, someone from the crowd cut him off, saying, "Wait, isn't that Mr. Dudley's daughter?"

"Yes, it is Mr. Dudley's daughter!" another voice added, surprised. "I didn't expect her to show up at this kind of event, and that she's Brandon's girlfriend!"

"Isn't the gap between them too big? Do you think the Dudley family will be okay with this?" someone whispered.

Sebastian sneered, "Who's Mr. Dudley? Some small-time director of a random company? Tell me about him, I'll see if I know him."

Just then, his secretary quickly walked up and whispered something in his ear. Sebastian's expression instantly changed. He looked at Lindsay with a mix of shock and fear.

He hadn't expected her to have such a powerful background, and he definitely didn't expect Brandon to be with someone like her.

He gritted his teeth, almost wanting to say to Brandon, "You're really something, huh? Managed to snag another rich heiress." But seeing Lindsay, he held back. Instead, he grabbed his sister with one hand and Zoe with the other. "Let's go."

Laney, still trying to process the fact that Brandon had a girlfriend, turned away, her eyes full of sadness.

Zoe, who came from a wealthy family herself but had never heard of Lindsay, was curious. Once they were a bit away from the party, she asked, "Who's this Lindsay? And who is Mr. Dudley?"

Sebastian sighed and answered, "Mr. Adrian Dudley is a retired big shot from the province. He's done with his career, but he still has a lot of influence, and his family's got deep ties in politics.

"You don't need to know all the details—just don't mess with her."

Zoe was stunned by the info. She felt an uncomfortable knot in her stomach. If Brandon really married into the Dudley family, it would boost the Donovan family's status even more.