She Stuns the World - Chapter 430: Chapter 430
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The Vission Group's top executives were notoriously secretive. The company wasn't public, and they rarely did any publicity, so few people ever got to see them. Harry, who was more open, was an exception.
Typically, only people deeply involved with Vission Group or those closely following the business world would know about figures like Penny and Nickle.
Brandon, being ambitious and knowledgeable about different industries, recognized them immediately. His shock was hard to conceal.
But what stunned him even more was how respectful these high-level executives were toward Athena. It didn't seem like they were dealing with a coworker. The way they acted--it was as if they were interacting with someone higher up, someone they truly respected.
He thought, 'What exactly is Athena's relationship with Vission Group?'
Rumor had it that Vission Group was controlled by a single majority shareholder and that the chairwoman and CEO were personally selected by this hidden figure.
As these thoughts raced through his mind, Brandon's heart surged with a mix of emotions, but outwardly, he remained calm, greeting the guests along with the rest of the family.
After thanking the Donovan family, Penny and her team changed into house slippers, shed their coats, and stepped into the cozy living room, where they greeted the elders with warm smiles.
The three elderly family members were delighted. "Welcome, welcome!" they said, faces glowing with joy. "Thank you for looking after Athena. Here, you're family--so eat, drink, and make yourselves at home."
To make sure the guests felt comfortable, the Donovan family had set up two tables in the living room--one for their family, and one for the guests.
As soon as Penny and her group arrived, the family began bringing out the dishes they'd prepared, quickly filling both tables with platters of food, soups, and desserts.
Alaric, ever the curious one, couldn't help but be fascinated by Penny and her colleagues. He nudged Athena with a grin. "Athena, can I sit with your lab people?"
Athena smiled back. "Of course."
Alaric gleefully took a seat next to Nickle, the youngest guest at the table, who looked about fifteen or sixteen. Alaric couldn't resist asking, "So, can I ask why you guys have such fun names?"
The Donovan family members held their breath for a second, sharing a moment of silent tension.
They'd all been wondering the same thing, but no one had dared to ask. Leave it to Alaric, the youngest, to dive right in without hesitation.
Nickle, however, didn't seem bothered at all. He answered with a calm, matter-of-fact tone. "We grew up poor. So poor that even a penny was a big deal."
He gave a slight smile before continuing. "So when we made it, we gave ourselves these names to remind us of where we came from."
Alaric blinked, taken aback. "Wow, you must've had it tough." With a kind pat on Nickle's shoulder, he added, "Well, you're doing great now, so eat up! You deserve it after going through all that."
The Donovan family let out a collective sigh of relief. The guests weren't offended at all.
If anything, hearing their story made them seem more down-to-earth. It was hard to believe that these polished, successful people had once struggled like that.
The gap between the family and them seemed to shrink a little more.
By the time everyone was full, they had bonded over stories and food, and any tension that might have existed had dissolved.
Wesley, Claire, and two of the older family members set themselves up in one corner to watch a comedy show while playing poker. Athena's grandmother cozied up with Josie, watching the game unfold with a smile.
Meanwhile, upstairs in a smaller living room, a group had gathered to play Werewolf, snacking on plates of crawfish, fruit, and desserts, and sipping tea as they laughed and playfully accused one another.
Athena was in the thick of it, but her mind kept wandering. 'Where is Matthew? Is our only exchange on Christmas going to be a simple Happy-Christmas text?'
Typically, only people deeply involved with Vission Group or those closely following the business world would know about figures like Penny and Nickle.
Brandon, being ambitious and knowledgeable about different industries, recognized them immediately. His shock was hard to conceal.
But what stunned him even more was how respectful these high-level executives were toward Athena. It didn't seem like they were dealing with a coworker. The way they acted--it was as if they were interacting with someone higher up, someone they truly respected.
He thought, 'What exactly is Athena's relationship with Vission Group?'
Rumor had it that Vission Group was controlled by a single majority shareholder and that the chairwoman and CEO were personally selected by this hidden figure.
As these thoughts raced through his mind, Brandon's heart surged with a mix of emotions, but outwardly, he remained calm, greeting the guests along with the rest of the family.
After thanking the Donovan family, Penny and her team changed into house slippers, shed their coats, and stepped into the cozy living room, where they greeted the elders with warm smiles.
The three elderly family members were delighted. "Welcome, welcome!" they said, faces glowing with joy. "Thank you for looking after Athena. Here, you're family--so eat, drink, and make yourselves at home."
To make sure the guests felt comfortable, the Donovan family had set up two tables in the living room--one for their family, and one for the guests.
As soon as Penny and her group arrived, the family began bringing out the dishes they'd prepared, quickly filling both tables with platters of food, soups, and desserts.
Alaric, ever the curious one, couldn't help but be fascinated by Penny and her colleagues. He nudged Athena with a grin. "Athena, can I sit with your lab people?"
Athena smiled back. "Of course."
Alaric gleefully took a seat next to Nickle, the youngest guest at the table, who looked about fifteen or sixteen. Alaric couldn't resist asking, "So, can I ask why you guys have such fun names?"
The Donovan family members held their breath for a second, sharing a moment of silent tension.
They'd all been wondering the same thing, but no one had dared to ask. Leave it to Alaric, the youngest, to dive right in without hesitation.
Nickle, however, didn't seem bothered at all. He answered with a calm, matter-of-fact tone. "We grew up poor. So poor that even a penny was a big deal."
He gave a slight smile before continuing. "So when we made it, we gave ourselves these names to remind us of where we came from."
Alaric blinked, taken aback. "Wow, you must've had it tough." With a kind pat on Nickle's shoulder, he added, "Well, you're doing great now, so eat up! You deserve it after going through all that."
The Donovan family let out a collective sigh of relief. The guests weren't offended at all.
If anything, hearing their story made them seem more down-to-earth. It was hard to believe that these polished, successful people had once struggled like that.
The gap between the family and them seemed to shrink a little more.
By the time everyone was full, they had bonded over stories and food, and any tension that might have existed had dissolved.
Wesley, Claire, and two of the older family members set themselves up in one corner to watch a comedy show while playing poker. Athena's grandmother cozied up with Josie, watching the game unfold with a smile.
Meanwhile, upstairs in a smaller living room, a group had gathered to play Werewolf, snacking on plates of crawfish, fruit, and desserts, and sipping tea as they laughed and playfully accused one another.
Athena was in the thick of it, but her mind kept wandering. 'Where is Matthew? Is our only exchange on Christmas going to be a simple Happy-Christmas text?'
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