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Athena listened, her eyes misting and her throat tightening with emotion. Holding her grandmother’s
hands gently, she said, “Grandma, having you in my life has been the biggest blessing. Without you,
I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
worry about anything. I’m grown up now. I can take care of myself, and I can take care of you too.
There’s nothing for
Her grandmother gave a softugh. “You’re such a smart girl and have a wonderful family. I know
you’re going to be just fine. I’m really at peace.
“I love you, Grandma, Athena whispered, hugging her gently so her grandmother wouldn’t see the
tears forming in her eyes.
That evening, the three elderly family members were driven back to the vi, and the rest of the
Donovan family returned as well
In the kitchen, ire, Jaden, and Wesley, the best cooks in the family, were busy making dinner,
while Zayn and Arthur helped. Everyone else was upied either caring for the elders or keeping
them entertained.
After dinner, the whole family gathered in the living room to take a group photo, ensuring Athena’s
grandmother was included
Afterward, they all settled into a cozy evening–some watching TV, others ying games, working
out, reading, or chatting. At some point, Athena remembered something. “Some of the people from
myb can’t go home for Christmas’s. They were thinking of spending it here with us. Is that okay?”
ire lit up with a smile. “Of course! How many areing? What do they like to eat? I’ll make
extra food.”
Athena thought for a moment. “Probably about ten. Trust me, they’ll love whatever you cook. Just
do the usual, no need for anything special”
“Perfect!” ire nodded, ncing around the house. “We have plenty of space. They can stay with
us.”
When the rest of the family heard that some of Athena’sb colleagues–who were rumored to beProperty belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.
able to create anything like Doraemon’s magical gadgets–would be spending Christmas’s with
them, they got curious. Everyone was eager to meet these fascinating people.
On the afternoon before Christmas’s, at 4 PM, the gates to the Donovan family vi opened.
Athena led a group of people inside, all well-dressed and confident, with ages ranging widely.
Smiling, she introduced them, “Everyone, these are some of the top executives from mypany,
You already know Harry, Rufus, and Ryan, so no need for introductions.
The Donovan family, except for the elderly, lined up in two rows to greet the guests.
Athena introduced them one by one, “This is Penny, Nickle, Dime, Quarter, Gold, Silver, and
Copper.”
The family exchanged puzzled nces.
They thought, What’s with these names? They sound… strange Do all scientists have weird, quirky
names like these? They sure don’t look like typical scientists,
Of course, they kept those thoughts to themselves and pped enthusiastically. “Wee! So d
to have you here!”
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Only Brandon’s eyes betrayed his surprise. He wondered, Penny A short-haired woman in her
thirties… Could she be the Penny, the famously elusive chairwoman of Vission Group? A name like
that, especially in a country with over a billion people, has to be unique. And that teenage boy,
dressed in a sharp ck suit with sses and an air of maturity far beyond his years–Nickle. Could
he be the renowned CEO of Vission Group?
The Vission Group’s top executives were notoriously secretive. Thepany wasn’t public, and
they rarely did апу 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 rtionship 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. “Wee, wee!” 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 feltfortable, 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 tters of food, soups, and desserts.
ric, 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 yourb people?”
Athena smiled hack. “Of course.”
ric gleefully took a seat next to Nickle, the youngest guest at the table, who looked about fifteen
or sixteen. ric 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 dare to ask. Leave it to ric, the
youngest, to dive right in without hesitation
Nickle, however, didn’t seem bothered at all. He answered with calm, matter-of-fact tone. “We grew
up poor. So poor that Everta 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 ofe from”
of where we
ric 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
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The Donovan family let out a collective sigh of relief. The guests weren’t offended at all.
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If anything, hearing their story made them seem more down-to-earth. It was hard to believe that
these polished, sessful 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, ire, and two of the older family members set themselves up in one corner to watch a
comedy show while ying 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 y Werewolf, snacking on
tes of crawfish, fruit, and desserts, and sipping tea as theyughed and yfully used 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?’