She Stuns the World - Chapter 749: Chapter 749

Mid-Level Mountain Garden was not close to Kitmore University at all.
It was raining again, making driving difficult.
When Athena arrived at Joy's door, it was already 11 at night.
Athena calmly knocked on the door.
The door opened quickly, and Joy, surprised by the late visit, asked, "What brings you here at this hour?"
With a smart person, there was no need for subtle or roundabout approaches.
Athena went straight to the point. "I'm here to pick up Arthur and Alaric."
Joy looked puzzled. "I don't know who you're talking about. Did you find the wrong place?"
Athena looked at her. "What do I have to do to make you hand them over?"
Joy stepped aside and gestured inside. "Since you don't believe me, how about searching for them yourself?"
Athena stared at her for a few more seconds. "Sure, thank you. I'll find them myself."
Athena walked past Joy, checking each room one by one.
The place was small enough that a single glance took it all in.
After a brief look around, Athena did not see any trace of Arthur or Alaric, nor any evidence they had been there at all.
Joy stood with her arms crossed, leaning casually against the doorframe of the study. "You've seen the place. Now, you can leave."
Standing away from Joy with her hands in the pockets of her trench coat, Athena stared at Joy and said, "Since speaking nicely doesn't seem to work, I guess we'll have to make a deal."
Joy smirked. "A deal? I don't need anything from you."
Athena said calmly, "You seem so confident—relying on your powerful connections, aren't you? But remember, powerful as you may be, this is my territory, and I'm no ordinary local."
Joy's expression shifted to mild amusement. "Oh? From your words, you know my background now?"
"Of course. The Rose family," Athena replied coolly. "They may be powerful, but I've never had a reason to fear anyone—and your standing with them isn't exactly secure, is it?"
Joy's eyes narrowed as Athena continued, "If you push me too far, I could take this straight to the Rose family. You know the consequences."
Joy's expression finally changed when she heard the words "the Rose family."
Her once carefree demeanor vanished, and her elegant face seemed shadowed by a thin veil of darkness.
"What Rose family?" she asked, a trace of irritation in her voice. "Do you seriously think you can trip me up with a fake story?"
Athena ignored Joy's attempt to feign ignorance.
She said, "Your English name is Rosa Jay. Your father is Augustine Rose, and your mother's name is Nellie Lambert. You're one of the reserve members of the Rose family's Council of Elders, still in the evaluation phase."
Joy's expression grew increasingly darker.
Athena said, "I know a lot more, but I won't say it again unless you hurt my family."
Joy's face darkened. "Are you threatening me?"
Athena said, "I'm merely stating the facts."
Joy said coolly, "I'm curious—knowing all of this, how do you still dare to threaten me?"
Athena sneered. "Because I already know who you are, but you don't know anything about me."
This sentence obviously caught Joy's attention.
Joy took a deep breath and stood up straight. She looked straight at Athena and asked, "Who exactly are you?"
Athena smiled. "I won't tell you. You can investigate, but I advise you not to. Just like I advised others not to investigate you."
Joy gave Athena a long, scrutinizing look and adjusted her glasses. "Do you realize just how dangerous your situation is right now?"
Athena was still smiling. "I promise that no matter what happens, you will be in a more dangerous situation than me."
Joy stared intently at her.
Their eyes met.
There was a faint sense of sparks flying in the air.