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Wesley took a deep breath and stepped forward, positioning himself protectively in front of his
family. Tr’s broad daylight in the city center, with people everywhere. My daughter was simply
walking into an office building with someone, not going anywhere questionable.”
“What are you trying to achieve by ndering Athena over something so innocent? Wesley pressed
Arthur rolled up his sleeves, flexing his biceps as his usually frienilly face turned serious. “I can take
on all three of you! If you keep ndering my sister, I won’t hold back!”
Arthur was well-liked in the neighborhood. Handsome, kind, and always willing to help, he never
turned down requests to carry packages, fix pipes, or change light bulbs. The young women in the
neighborhood adored him.
Seeing him stand up so fiercely, some of the young women blushed, their eyes sparkling ‘Go,
Arthur! We’re behind you!”
“Arthur, you’re the best! Don’t be afraid, just go for it!”
They really knew how to stir things up.
Regina barely regarded Arthur, backing up slightly with a wary nce but still sneering. “Do you
even know who the man in the photos is?”
She hissed. “His name is Harry Freeman, the chief representative of Vission Group in the West
End. Sure, he’s wealthy, but he’s also a notorious pl**oy in Kitmore City. If your daughter is involved
with him, it’s not business; it’s something else.” Andrew chimed in with a mocking tone, “Birds of a
feather flock together. Harry’s women change daily-small-time actresses, models, influencers. If
Athena were a good girl, would she be hanging out with someone like him?”
The crowd continued to gossip.
“I don’t think the Donovan girl is like that. Maybe she’s been tricked by the p**oy?” someone
suggested.
“Remember, she was raised by a wealthy family. She’s used to the good life. It’s normal for her to
find a rich guy to support her, another chimed in.
18-year-old with a car? If a man didn’t give it to her, how could she earn it herself?”
“She looks like an angel. How could she get involved with a guy like that?”
The Donovans turned pale with anger, and tears welled up in ire’s eyes.
“Shut up!” Wesley Donovan, usually mild-mannered, was furious waving his arms. “Mrs. Kennedy,
Mr. Kennedy, you’re ndering Athena based on assumptions. That’s illegal!”
“Besides, Athena is eighteen. She has the right to associate with anyone she chooses. Why are you
so concerned about her private life?”
“Dad, don’t waste your breath on them!” Arthur charged forward aiming a punch at Andrew. “I’ll shut
them up myself?” Andrew’s face turned white, and he instinctively covered his face. His looks were
his livelihood-he couldn’t afford to get hit But before Arthur couldnd a punch, a hand caught his
arm.
“Arthur, they’re not worth it, Athena said calmly, stopping him. Mr. Kennedy, Mrs, Kennedy, did you
come here just to say
all this?”
“Stop pretending!” Regina snapped, momentarily stunned by Athena’sposure. “You know
exactly what you’ve done.
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We’re here to tell you to make things right with Harry and restore the Kennedy family’s partnership
with Vission Group
Isaac felt ufortable hearing Athena address them so formaly as “Mr.” and “Mrs,” but he feigned
patience. “Athena, the Kennedys raised you for eighteen years, providing you with the best of
everything. You can’t revenit us just because you’re no longer living the life of a wealthy heiress.”
“What do you mean by that?” Arthur interrupted angrily. “Atheist is happy to be with us. She doesn’t
care about your wealth.”
Pit!” Andrew, relieved from the immediate threat, sneered again Athena couldn’t be a Kennedy
heiress, so she cozied up to Harry, convincing Vission Group to cut ties with the Kennedy and ruinProperty ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.
their business.”
“Cutting off someone’s livelihood is like killing their parents. Is your Athena ruthless?”
Regina added. “Athena, you’ve received the best education for eighteen years. I don’t remember
betrayal being part of it.”
“If you have any conscience, make Harry renew the contract with the Kennedys. Otherwise, we’ll tell
everyone in Kitmore City how cruel you are.”
The crowd buzzed with spection.
Just because she can’t be a rich heiress, she decides to take revenge on her foster family? That’s
too much
“Going from a life of luxury to living here as a regr person is a huge drop. I wouldn’t be able to
handle it either…”
I knew it. That Donovan girl found her real family but didn’t move back in. She must think this ce
is too shabby
The faces of the Donovan family grew increasingly grim as they listened.
Even Wesley and Arthur, usually calm, were visibly upset, and Maria clenched her fists, ready to
join the fray.
But Athena raised her hand, signaling her family to hold back. Her eyes, sharp and clear, swept
over Isaac and Regina. “So. you need something from me, right? And yet you have the nerve to
publicly nder me?”
“nder? What nder?” Regina stammered, her voice rising defensively under Athena’s gaze.
“We’re just stating the facts! Your rtionship with Harry is shady, to say the least.
“Good,” Athena said, lifting her phone. “Harry, did you catch all that?
Everyone turned to look.
To their surprise, she was on a video call with a man. The man in the video had long hair and wore
a floral shirt. Though he wasn’t wearing sunsses, his style matched the p**oy from the photos.
Harry had been watching the entire spectacle, his patience wearing thin
Finally, when it was his turn to speak, he mmed his hand on the table and shouted, “Isaac,
Regina, do you really think you can stalk me, take secret photos, and bully my friend? Do you take
me for a fool?”
I’ve recorded everything you said about me and Athena. Just wait-I’m calling mywyer now. By
tomorrow morning, I’l be filing awsuit against you. Prepare for your day in court. And as for
spreading rumors about Athena being ungrateful? Who do you think you are?”
“If it weren’t for Athena, I would never have signed a contract with you in the first ce. Dream on”
Isaac and Regina stared at Harry in the video, their faces turning pale. How much had Harry seen
and heard?
Despite his mboyant appearance, Harry was known for being ruthless. Their insults likely left him
vengeful, making any hope for coboration even slimmer.
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At that moment, Regina’s haired for Athena intensified. She ined Athena for everything
That ungrateful girl had been quietly informing Harry all along, her cunning deeper than they had
realized.
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