She Stuns the World - Chapter 295: Chapter 295

So, she wandered into the kitchen and opened the fridge. She grabbed a slice of blueberry cake, nibbled on a couple of spicy chicken wings, munched on two slices of duck confit, heated some beef brisket, and finished off a box of ice cream. Only then did she feel a bit better.
"Okay, yeah, I might gain a few pounds tonight," she said, rubbing her belly. "But who cares?"
"I'll just hit the lab tomorrow and do some tough experiments. If I really work my brain, I'll definitely lose that weight back."
So, the next day, she didn't lounge around like a sloth. After packing up some of her mom's homemade food, she raced to the lab and stayed until it got dark.
Once done with the experiments, she flopped back on the sofa, feeling tired, and pulled out her lunch box. While eating, she clicked on her phone to check the news.
She expected to see updates about Matthew heading to Lani Island, but the headlines that came up were totally different.
[Asnaoya's Diamond Mining Field, Fully Funded by the Graham Group, Has Been Attacked, Resulting in Heavy Casualties]
[Asnaoya's Illegal Armed Forces Claim Responsibility for the Attack and Are Demanding the Graham Group Hand Over the Diamond Mining Rights]
[The Graham Group Has Poured a Ton of Money Into the Diamond Mine in Asnaoya. If They Pull Out Now, They'll Take a Massive Hit]
Athena couldn't believe what she was reading. She clicked on the article to get the details. Just two hours earlier, a group of armed thugs had rolled in with two trucks, firing wildly to grab the cash meant for employee salaries. They then stormed into the warehouse and made off with raw diamonds that hadn't even been shipped out yet.
The whole ordeal lasted only ten minutes. By the time the local police and military showed up, the criminals had vanished.
Before leaving, the armed group made it clear: if the Graham Group didn't back down, they would target the mining site next.
The stats were grim—over twenty employees, administrators, and security guards were killed, and more than thirty others were injured. Most of the victims were locals, leading to the mine shutting down temporarily.
The local government vowed to hunt down the culprits and was even considering taking back the diamond mining rights to prevent further violence.
The report also mentioned that the diamond mine got its 20-year mining rights through a competitive bidding process seven years ago, but it only started making a profit four years ago. They're still in the red and trying to make back their initial investment. If the Graham Group had to give up its mining rights now, they would take a big hit financially.
Athena couldn't resist digging deeper, searching online for more info about the diamond mine. What she found surprised her. This whole project was something Lucy had pushed for despite a lot of pressure from the board. At the time, the site was barren, with no guarantees of success. Even the experts were skeptical about whether it would actually produce any diamonds.
After Matthew took over as CEO of the Graham Group, he kept a close eye on the diamond mining project, pouring in a lot of money and resources during the later stages. If things went south with this investment, he would likely face some serious consequences.
Athena sighed as she rested her chin in her hand, thinking, 'Matthew's really been having a rough time lately. What is he gonna do now?'
Just then, her phone buzzed. It was Matthew.
"Hey, Miss Donovan. Got time?" he asked, sounding as calm as ever.
"Yeah, I'm free. Where are you now?" she answered.
"I'm flying to Asnaoya tonight to take care of some things. Before I go, I'd like to treat you to a meal." There was a hint of seriousness in his tone. "I might be back soon, or it could be a while. I just want to have a meal with you before I leave."