She Stuns the World - Chapter 201: Chapter 201

Athena replied softly, "You would be at the center of the power struggle. You were still a child back then. It would do you no good with such immense wealth."
She paused before continuing thoughtfully, "In comparison, your sister was already an adult then. Additionally, the possibility of her inheriting the Graham Group was not high. Your mother made the wise choice of letting her take responsibility."
"You're indeed smart." Matthew sighed heavily in front of Athena for the first time. "My sister could only agree to the marriage alliance, but she had a condition. That was for her to be the CEO of the Graham Group. What happened after that was pretty much like what the media said."
Athena's eyelashes trembled slightly, concealing her lamentation.
Married or divorced, legends like Lucy had no free will.
Thinking of that, she suddenly thought of the Donovan family.
The Donovan family and the Graham family were complete opposites.
Matthew downed the champagne in his glass. "My sister only had me and her career left after her divorce. To pave the way for me, she didn't hesitate to offend the founding members of the Graham Group. She also secretly nurtured and promoted a large number of trusted aides."
A heavy silence loomed in the air before Matthew continued sadly, " She was eventually forced out of the board after her run-in with the other directors got to the point of being irreparable. She sensed the crisis in advance and arranged for me to join the Graham Group timely. She had been preparing for me to succeed her."
Athena nodded silently.
Matthew spoke again. "A few months later, she got into a car accident. As for me, I succeeded in her place just like she had arranged."
At that point, he picked up the champagne bottle and steadily poured it for Athena and himself. Then, he raised his glass and looked at her. "In the past five years, I've dug out many suspects, but I can't confirm the murderer. Athena, would you tell me what you'd do if you were in my place?"
Athena looked back at him. Not long after, she clenched her fists and said decisively, "If I were you, I would think of all these suspects as murderers and beat them up one by one. If I got the right suspect, it would mean I got my revenge. If not, I'd still feel good to vent my anger on all of them. It'd do me no harm."
Matthew was initially slightly stunned by what Athena said. Then, he raised his hand to his forehead and laughed softly.
Matthew could not contain his laughter. It got louder each time.
He got to the point of almost slapping the table's edge as he laughed. "You indeed know me well!"
Athena blinked her beautiful almond-shaped eyes and looked at him dazedly.
She was surprised at how he did not restrain his laughter.
She wondered if her words were that funny.
Fortunately, there were no other patrons around them. It seemed like Matthew had reserved one whole floor of the restaurant. Louis was the only one around. He was hiding in the corner and peeping at them.
Otherwise, Matthew's noble and cool image would be destroyed.
After laughing for nearly a minute, Matthew finally stopped laughing. He raised his head and sat straight. He stared at Athena. A deep spark was escalating in his eyes. It was as if a beast was about to start rampaging after being locked up for long.
Athena could not help but blink when she met his gaze.
His gaze was strange.
Matthew raised his glass and returned to his usual noble self. "Athena, my confidant! Here's a toast to you!"
Athena raised her glass and clinked it with his.
After they downed their champagne, Matthew did not continue talking about his past. He ate heartily. "The steak and cake in this restaurant are not bad. Have a try."
It was the first time Athena felt devoid after listening to other people's stories. She could feel her empty stomach. She picked up her knife and fork. She ate her meat and drank her soup heartily.
Halfway through her meal, she received an iMessage.
It was from Daniel.