She Stuns the World - Chapter 296: Chapter 296

Asnaoya was right in the heart of Kerotia—poor, dangerous, and chaotic. The illegal armed forces there were super bold, constantly clashing with the government, who couldn't do much about it. Regular people wouldn't dare go there unless it was absolutely necessary.
Matthew's trip was risky. Honestly, it felt like he was gambling with his life. Athena glanced at the clock—it was almost nine at night. "Okay, when are you coming over?"
"I'll be taking a helicopter," he said. "How about we meet at Skyview Bistro in half an hour? Does that work for you?"
Athena nodded. "Yeah, that sounds good." Then she paused. "But Asnaoya is super dangerous. Do you really have to go?"
"I have to," Matthew replied, sounding serious. "This mining site is one of the biggest investments my sister and I have made. We still haven't gotten our money back yet, and I can't just let it slip away. If the Graham family backs out now, it could seriously hurt our chances in Kerotia.
"Plus, even though it's a private deal, it represents our country. We've already lost employees to these illegal guys, and if we back down, it will make us look like easy targets. People will think our businesses are easy to mess with and that our workers aren't safe," he explained.
"And honestly," Matthew added, "this could help me avoid that marriage between the Graham and the Powell families."
Even after Madalyn's mysterious "death," both families were still set on announcing his engagement to Anabel at her birthday party. If he went to Asnaoya to deal with this mess, and they were still planning that engagement, it would stir up a serious backlash.
Athena's expression turned serious. "I get why you need to go, but it seems like you're rushing into this. Are you really ready for it?"
She added, "After everything that's happened, the local government is already hinting they might take back the mining rights. I have a feeling they've been planning to grab the mine for a while. Don't expect much help or protection when you get there."
Matthew gave a calm smile. "I've only brought a few assistants, but I've got professional mercenaries with me. I'm leading them myself to track down the killers, get justice for those who died, and reclaim what's ours."
"Alright!" Athena admired his determination. "I'm with you."
The whirring sound of helicopter blades came through the phone, adding a sense of urgency. Matthew's voice stayed steady. "I'm about to get on the helicopter. See you in half an hour."
They didn't bother with goodbyes before ending the call. Athena stood up and paced around the room, her mind racing with thoughts of how she could help him. Matthew was rushing off to a dangerous mission in Asnaoya, yet he still made time to see her. That gesture meant a lot to her.
After a moment, she left her room and took the special elevator. It scanned her as usual before opening. The elevator brought her down to the hidden warehouse where Vission Group's secret weapons were stored—a place only she had access to.
She picked out a few key items, packed them in her bag, and left the building. Twenty minutes later, she arrived at Skyview Bistro. The restaurant sat on top of a skyscraper over 60 floors high, with a helipad right in the middle.
As she looked up, she noticed a helicopter already parked there. The door opened, and Matthew stepped out. The moment he spotted Athena on the ground floor, his typically stern expression softened, and a smile crept onto his face. Athena smiled back and waved.
As he made his way down the stairs, she hurried toward him.