She Stuns the World - Chapter 5: Chapter 5
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Laughter rang out on the other end of the line. "Everyone's here! Come celebrate with us!"
The sound of laughter and cheers poured through the phone, flooding Athena's ears.
The noise grew louder. "Hell yeah! Congrats on making the right call and cutting ties with the Kennedy Group! First thing tomorrow, I'll contact them and terminate all their partnerships with Vission Group."
"Even if they come begging, we're not backing down," they added, their excitement clear.
Athena grimaced at the noise, rubbing her temples. "I'm driving. Let's talk later," she said, putting the car in gear.
She had no idea that, across the street from the villa, an SUV was parked under the trees, lying in wait like a predator, silently watching her every move. It was Matthew.
Moments after she drove off, Matthew in the SUV issued a curt order. "Follow that car. Keep out of sight."
"Yes, sir," his secretary Louis Connor replied, smoothly tailing Athena's car from a safe distance, confident she wouldn't notice.
After a while, curiosity got the better of Louis. He glanced into the rearview mirror and asked, "Mr. Graham, you came back home and flew all the way to Kitmore City. I remember your goal is to meet Isaac in person and check out how he snagged Vission Group's exclusive West End distribution rights.
"But as soon as that girl showed up, you switched your focus to her. Are you interested in her?"
Inwardly, he mused, 'If Mr. Graham ever showed interest in a woman—hell, whether she's eighteen or thirty-eight—I'd be so damn grateful. I'd probably sing hallelujahs.'
Matthew stayed silent, arms crossed, eyes closed, completely unfazed by the question.
But Louis, persistent as ever, couldn't let it go. "She used to be the Kennedy family's golden girl. Now, she's changed her name to Athena Donovan. Two weeks ago, she took the SAT; last week she found out she wasn't Isaac's biological daughter, and today, she's supposed to meet her real family.
"From what I've heard, she's well-behaved, educated, and pretty low-key. Other than being drop-dead gorgeous and a top student, there's nothing else that stands out. So, why the sudden interest?"
Matthew remained silent, only fueling Louis's curiosity.
He said, "I don't mean to be nosy, but the Kennedy Group's exclusive distribution deal with Vission Group is about to expire.
"If we don't lock it down now, we'll have to wait another three years. And we can't delay Lucy's treatment any longer. We need to find Dr. Annie through the Kennedys."
Finally, Matthew spoke, his voice cold. "You've been with me for years, and you still don't see what makes her different?"
Louis blinked in surprise, taking a moment to realize Matthew was talking about Athena. He replayed her actions in his mind, trying to figure out what might make her stand out. Despite his best efforts, he couldn't pinpoint anything and had to admit defeat.
"Besides her looks, I don't see anything special. Please, enlighten me," Louis said, a hint of curiosity creeping into his voice.
The sound of laughter and cheers poured through the phone, flooding Athena's ears.
The noise grew louder. "Hell yeah! Congrats on making the right call and cutting ties with the Kennedy Group! First thing tomorrow, I'll contact them and terminate all their partnerships with Vission Group."
"Even if they come begging, we're not backing down," they added, their excitement clear.
Athena grimaced at the noise, rubbing her temples. "I'm driving. Let's talk later," she said, putting the car in gear.
She had no idea that, across the street from the villa, an SUV was parked under the trees, lying in wait like a predator, silently watching her every move. It was Matthew.
Moments after she drove off, Matthew in the SUV issued a curt order. "Follow that car. Keep out of sight."
"Yes, sir," his secretary Louis Connor replied, smoothly tailing Athena's car from a safe distance, confident she wouldn't notice.
After a while, curiosity got the better of Louis. He glanced into the rearview mirror and asked, "Mr. Graham, you came back home and flew all the way to Kitmore City. I remember your goal is to meet Isaac in person and check out how he snagged Vission Group's exclusive West End distribution rights.
"But as soon as that girl showed up, you switched your focus to her. Are you interested in her?"
Inwardly, he mused, 'If Mr. Graham ever showed interest in a woman—hell, whether she's eighteen or thirty-eight—I'd be so damn grateful. I'd probably sing hallelujahs.'
Matthew stayed silent, arms crossed, eyes closed, completely unfazed by the question.
But Louis, persistent as ever, couldn't let it go. "She used to be the Kennedy family's golden girl. Now, she's changed her name to Athena Donovan. Two weeks ago, she took the SAT; last week she found out she wasn't Isaac's biological daughter, and today, she's supposed to meet her real family.
"From what I've heard, she's well-behaved, educated, and pretty low-key. Other than being drop-dead gorgeous and a top student, there's nothing else that stands out. So, why the sudden interest?"
Matthew remained silent, only fueling Louis's curiosity.
He said, "I don't mean to be nosy, but the Kennedy Group's exclusive distribution deal with Vission Group is about to expire.
"If we don't lock it down now, we'll have to wait another three years. And we can't delay Lucy's treatment any longer. We need to find Dr. Annie through the Kennedys."
Finally, Matthew spoke, his voice cold. "You've been with me for years, and you still don't see what makes her different?"
Louis blinked in surprise, taking a moment to realize Matthew was talking about Athena. He replayed her actions in his mind, trying to figure out what might make her stand out. Despite his best efforts, he couldn't pinpoint anything and had to admit defeat.
"Besides her looks, I don't see anything special. Please, enlighten me," Louis said, a hint of curiosity creeping into his voice.
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