She Stuns the World - Chapter 627: Chapter 627
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Athena lightly shook her phone and said, "Same here."
After exchanging a knowing glance, they both bent down to check their devices.
Their phones were equipped with anti-intrusion software, which, if breached, would trigger a self-destruct sequence, taking out any connected devices--like each other's phones and computers.
Thankfully, their systems were holding up well; the screens showed that the other party had failed in their attempts.
This only reinforced their suspicions that the Unity Circle was anything but legitimate, and they needed to stay alert.
After walking for a few more minutes, Matthew said, "Looks like someone's following us. What do you want to do about it?"
Athena replied, "We've got a signal here; we should call for a ride."
Given their skills, she and Matthew could easily catch their shadow, but what would that accomplish?
These stalkers were likely just low-level lackeys following orders, and capturing them wouldn't give them any useful information. It just wasn't worth the trouble.
As for why they didn't take the car they came in, it was because they had borrowed the Miracle. If that car was spotted, the Messenger would likely connect the dots back to them and figure out Matthew's identity.
If they wanted to avoid any ties to the Unity Circle, it was best to keep their identities under wraps.
Matthew glanced up at the chilly, dark sky, a small smile playing on his lips. "You know, on a night like this, a walk together doesn't sound too bad."
Athena smiled back.
Despite the lack of stars or moonlight, the cold, still air wrapped around them, creating a quiet scene that was surprisingly comforting.
In that moment, they realized that having each other was the best view of all.
Strolling side by side, they ambled down the empty street at a relaxed pace.
Suddenly, Athena halted, her eyes darting to the black cloak she wore. "Do you think wearing this will make people think they're seeing ghosts or even call the cops?"
Matthew chuckled. "Even if they do, let's just keep wearing it; I'd rather not catch a cold out here."
Then a thought struck Athena, and she exclaimed, "Oh! You stood outside without a shirt for five minutes! Are you okay?"
The temperature at this hour hovered around 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and even a healthy person would struggle in the cold without a shirt.
Matthew coughed lightly. "Just so you know, I'm not completely shirtless; I just didn't have a top on. And honestly, five minutes isn't a big deal for me."
Blushing, Athena gently patted his arm, concern etched on her face. "I'll text Louis right now to send you some medicine. You'll be fine in just a couple of days."
Matthew replied graciously, "Oh, well, thanks."
After a moment, he glanced back over his shoulder. "Looks like the people following us have finally given up."
Athena nodded. "They probably figured out we caught on and realized it was pointless to keep following us."
She turned her gaze back to Matthew. "What do you think the Unity Circle is trying to accomplish with events like this?"
Matthew paused, considering his response. "They're looking to scout and recruit talent, among other things."
Athena nodded thoughtfully. "So, the Messenger and the organization behind him have some pretty ambitious plans."
Just looking at the participants from that night made it clear they were all high-IQ geniuses from various fields. The only requirement to join the organization was a high IQ--no other barriers to entry.
Almost all the tests and games were crafted to assess the participants' intelligence and personality.
Among the crowd, there were quite a few socially anxious individuals, people from rough backgrounds, those dealing with mental health issues, and even some who operated in morally gray areas--possibly even those with questionable pasts.
Yet, the Unity Circle welcomed them all, providing opportunities to chase their dreams and rise above their challenges.
An organization like that must have been quietly amassing a wealth of talent.
Matthew and Athena couldn't help wonder what on earth the organization need all that talent for. Just pondering the question brought up even more mysteries.
After exchanging a knowing glance, they both bent down to check their devices.
Their phones were equipped with anti-intrusion software, which, if breached, would trigger a self-destruct sequence, taking out any connected devices--like each other's phones and computers.
Thankfully, their systems were holding up well; the screens showed that the other party had failed in their attempts.
This only reinforced their suspicions that the Unity Circle was anything but legitimate, and they needed to stay alert.
After walking for a few more minutes, Matthew said, "Looks like someone's following us. What do you want to do about it?"
Athena replied, "We've got a signal here; we should call for a ride."
Given their skills, she and Matthew could easily catch their shadow, but what would that accomplish?
These stalkers were likely just low-level lackeys following orders, and capturing them wouldn't give them any useful information. It just wasn't worth the trouble.
As for why they didn't take the car they came in, it was because they had borrowed the Miracle. If that car was spotted, the Messenger would likely connect the dots back to them and figure out Matthew's identity.
If they wanted to avoid any ties to the Unity Circle, it was best to keep their identities under wraps.
Matthew glanced up at the chilly, dark sky, a small smile playing on his lips. "You know, on a night like this, a walk together doesn't sound too bad."
Athena smiled back.
Despite the lack of stars or moonlight, the cold, still air wrapped around them, creating a quiet scene that was surprisingly comforting.
In that moment, they realized that having each other was the best view of all.
Strolling side by side, they ambled down the empty street at a relaxed pace.
Suddenly, Athena halted, her eyes darting to the black cloak she wore. "Do you think wearing this will make people think they're seeing ghosts or even call the cops?"
Matthew chuckled. "Even if they do, let's just keep wearing it; I'd rather not catch a cold out here."
Then a thought struck Athena, and she exclaimed, "Oh! You stood outside without a shirt for five minutes! Are you okay?"
The temperature at this hour hovered around 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and even a healthy person would struggle in the cold without a shirt.
Matthew coughed lightly. "Just so you know, I'm not completely shirtless; I just didn't have a top on. And honestly, five minutes isn't a big deal for me."
Blushing, Athena gently patted his arm, concern etched on her face. "I'll text Louis right now to send you some medicine. You'll be fine in just a couple of days."
Matthew replied graciously, "Oh, well, thanks."
After a moment, he glanced back over his shoulder. "Looks like the people following us have finally given up."
Athena nodded. "They probably figured out we caught on and realized it was pointless to keep following us."
She turned her gaze back to Matthew. "What do you think the Unity Circle is trying to accomplish with events like this?"
Matthew paused, considering his response. "They're looking to scout and recruit talent, among other things."
Athena nodded thoughtfully. "So, the Messenger and the organization behind him have some pretty ambitious plans."
Just looking at the participants from that night made it clear they were all high-IQ geniuses from various fields. The only requirement to join the organization was a high IQ--no other barriers to entry.
Almost all the tests and games were crafted to assess the participants' intelligence and personality.
Among the crowd, there were quite a few socially anxious individuals, people from rough backgrounds, those dealing with mental health issues, and even some who operated in morally gray areas--possibly even those with questionable pasts.
Yet, the Unity Circle welcomed them all, providing opportunities to chase their dreams and rise above their challenges.
An organization like that must have been quietly amassing a wealth of talent.
Matthew and Athena couldn't help wonder what on earth the organization need all that talent for. Just pondering the question brought up even more mysteries.
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