She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew) novel Chapter 425

Netizens were asking what movie Zayn was filming, and some even expressed that once the movie was released, no matter the quality, they'd bring along their family to watch it in the cinema a few times.

Other comments include: [Although I'm not a big fan of patriotic movies, I'm still going to buy a few tickets online to support Zayn. I won't be watching the movie, though.]

[Rumors had it that the entertainment industry has a lot of dirty secrets: The women are conniving and the men are all hypocrites. Thankfully, Zayn made me believe that there are truly good people and heroes in the entertainment industry!]

[I'm proud to declare that our entertainment industry is saved. Zayn is the future and hope of this industry.]

On major film and television ticketing platforms, the number of people who wanted to watch The Last Blood, which was still in production, exceeded one million overnight, and the movie topped the box office. A lot of investors were asking if they could still invest in the movie.

Zayn and the others weren't aware of the various discussions as they were exhausted. They dozed off as soon as she got into the car and fell asleep as soon as they boarded the plane.

Even when they were in transit, they looked as if they were sleepwalking. It was only when the car arrived in front of their villa that they became wide awake. They saw the entrance packed with people.

With so many people blocking the way in, it was hardly possible for them to enter the villa. Even if they managed to enter the gate, they could barely live a peaceful life in such a situation.

Athena said, "Let's go to a hotel first. We can come home when there are fewer people at night or in about two days."

The crowd at the villa's entrance was here to see Zayn. It was imaginable that in the following days, Zayn would become a national figure or even receive global attention. Almost all the people living around the area or the same city were eager to see Zayn personally.

Everyone agreed with Athena's suggestion. However, Tina, who had been traveling with them, thought it'd be awkward to join the Donovans and got out of the car first.

"Don't worry about it. I'll keep an eye on the villa and inform you after the fans and onlookers have left," Tina said before closing the door.

Athena and the others bade her farewell and drove away. Actually, Athena also had a few private properties in Kitmore City, but they couldn't accommodate so many people. It was more convenient to stay at a hotel.

When they got to the hotel, they first ordered a feast through room service. After eating their fill, they slept. In the evening, everyone woke up, one after another, and finally felt rejuvenated. That was when they heard a knock on the room door.

Jaden went to open the door and saw Arthur, Alaric, and Maria standing outside. The three of them were carrying a few lunchboxes and burst into tears when they saw Jaden. "Where's Zayn? Is Zayn alright?"

Jaden stood to the side. "He's inside, and seemed to be very comfortable."

"Zayn!" Maria was the first to rush in. She placed the lunchboxes on the ground, hugged him tightly, and cried her heart out. "I'm sorry! I'm really sorry!"

Zayn was confused. "Why are you crying? You didn't do anything to let me down."

"I'm sorry." Maria kept apologizing as she sobbed. "I didn't know about everything that had just happened to you. I couldn't be of help, and I didn't even find time to visit you. I'm useless. I'm so sorry..."

It wasn't until this morning that she saw that everyone was talking about the anti-terrorism operation on television, online, and in her chat groups. Netizens and group members were all talking about Zayn.

That was how she got to know about Zayn's terrifying experience the night before. At that moment, she put all the blame on herself for not knowing anything.

All along, Maria had been on the receiving end of all joyful moments and help from her family, but she hadn't been able to support her family when they were in trouble.

She wanted to call Zayn immediately when she got to know about it, but she felt that Zayn must be very tired or busy. It wasn't a good time to disturb him. So, she called Athena again and knew that they were on their way home.

Of course, she wanted to see Zayn immediately, but Athena told her that Zayn needed to rest and asked her to bring some takeaway from a restaurant over in the evening.

Hence, Maria ran to the restaurant and cried while she prepared Zayn's favorite dishes with the chefs.

Zayn patted her head lightly. "You didn't do anything wrong. I didn't want you to go over either. That's why I didn't tell you. You living happily and well is the greatest support you can give me, so don't cry."