She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 143

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"Three years ago, when the new house from Bard Property was about to be handed over, our whole family was

thrilled." Arthur recalled the mix of joy and sorrow from that year, still halinted by it, his expression darkening.

"We worked hard to save up 100 thousand dollars to move into the new house as soon as possible, just waiting

for the renovations.

"At that moment, Linda's father was in the late stages of kidney failure, and only a transplant could save him.

Luckily, there was a suitable kidney available, costing around 60 thousand dollars. The Russell family couldn't

afford that amount, and Linda's father, Gibson Russell, was desperate for the surgery. They couldn't wait, so they

cup with the idea of having Linda marry Jaden right away, asking our family for the 60 thousand dollars.

"Jaden was only 25 and not in a hurry to get married, but with Landa in trouble, he felt he had to help."

"Then Bard Property suddenly notified us that the owner had filed abroad with a huge sum of money, and no one

knew when the house would actually be handed over."

"Our family thought that since we wouldn't need that money now, we might as well use it for Jaden's wedding.

"Little did vee know that just after we transferred the money to Linda, the Russell family demanded another 40

thousand dollars for Linda's brother's wedding, insisting we increase the price by that amount or the marriage

wouldn't happen." Even someone as calm and composed as Athena clenched her fists at this point, wishing she

could teach the Russell family a lesson.

Jaden refused to accept this condition, and

At that time, neither the Russell family and our family stayed silent," Arthur sald through gritted teeth. "I don't

even know what to say about Linda. She stuck to Jaden and can't be shaken off.

nor the Donovan family was willing to budge.

Linda panicked and knelt before the Donovan family, crying, "I truly love Jaden. Without him, | won't be happy.

"Please, as long as you agree to my family's demands, | promise to have children with Jaden, help him with

farming, and save money to repay the 40 thousand dollars with interest. | won't let you suffer a loss."

To prove her sincerity, she even wrote a 40-thousand-dollar 10U, signing it with her thumbprint Her pleas moved

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the Donovan family.

They quickly transferred the 40 thousand dollars to Linda.

The Donovan family wanted Jaden and Linda to register their marriage first, but the Russell family insisted they

needed a grand wedding since she was their only precious daughter. Only then would they feel comfortable

letting Linda register her marriage with Jaden. The Donovan family agreed.

It was Jaden's first tborrowing money for a wedding, held at a five-star hotel, and at the Russell family's

request, he hosted over two hundred relatives and acquaintances.

A month later, the wedding took place.

The Donovan family didn't expect that on the day of the wedding, with all the guests present and everything

ready. Linda and the Russell family would be nowhere to be found. All calls went unanswered. "That day, Alaric

and 1 personally went to find the Russell family Arthur's eyes were filled with hatred." "But the Russell family had

their doors and windows shut tight, and no one was around. We asked the neighbors, but they didn't know where

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"It wasn't until we were about to call the police that Jaden finally received a text from Linda. She said she had

dated someone else and couldn't marry Jaden anymore, and she had already left town. But she promised to

repay us in the future." The events that followed were something the Donovan family wished to forget for the

rest of their lives. They becthe laughingstock of everyone.

The only fortunate thing was that the elderly couple didn't attend the wedding due to health issues and their

unfamiliarity with phones, allowing the family to keep the news from them.

Later, the Donovan family did manage to find the Russell family, hoping to get the money back, but the Russell

family claimed that the money was given to Linda, and they had spent it all, urging the Donovan family to go

after her for the repayment. The Donovan family even tried to sue, but since Linda was nowhere to be found,

they couldn't proceed with the case.

Arthur sighed, "Jasien was severely affected, locking himself in his room, refusing to eat or drink, ignoring

everyone.

"It wasn't until two days later, when Dad broke down the door, that he rushed Jaden, who was nearly dehydrated,

to the hospital. "After leaving the hospital, Jaden vowed he would earn back the 100 thousand dollars and not let

our family suffer a loss.

He fell returned to the countryside, working tirelessly every day, never coming back to Kitmore City until he

heard our family Jad found you. Then he cback to ask about you and tidy up the house at Viento Court

before heading back to the countryside."

He clenched his gloved fist, hitting the nearby tree trunk in frustration. "Now, just when our family finally started

living well, Linda reappears, trying to take Jaden away. She's really something else" Athena nodded seriously.

"Arthur, don't worry. | have plenty of ways to deal with her. | won't let her harm Jaden again." Jaden was still

unaware that Linda had made her move.

That

evening, he prepared a lavish dinner and announced to the family, "My van is repaired this afternoon, and I'll be

heading back tomorrow morning. Does anyone want to joinfor a couple of days in the countryside! Athena's

Ather eyes lit up. "I'll go with you. | want to visit Grandma and Grandpa.

Linda might try to both r the elderly couple in the countryside, so Athena needed to keep an eye on her.

Additionally, a month ago, she had sent her grandparents a bottle of specially formulated pills to help regulate

their digestive health and cultivate beneficial gut bacteria, with no side effects, advising them to take one each

day.

Jaden mentioned that after taking the pills, the elders had better appetites and sleep, and their digestion and

elimination improved, which also brightened their complexions.

It was tto check on their progress as well.

Jaden was happy. ‘Grandma and Grandpa are eager to see you, and they're already mentally prepared for your

visit." Previously, they hadn't arranged for the elders to meet Athena because it was inconvenient for them to

travel to the city for long periods, and they worried that seeing Athena would be too overwhelming for their

health.

Now, more than a month had passed, and the elders had processed the news of their granddaughter returning

home. They should be able to handle it.

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The Donovan family was also excited, eagerly telling Athena how beautiful and fun the countryside was.

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said. "Wow, this place is like a little paradise! | absolutely love it here!

Jaden, you're amazing for creating such a beautiful rural landscape. | really love it.

Jaden affectionately ruffled her hair and said, "If you like it, stay in the countryside for a few more days."

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They parked their cars at the intersection and walked along the flower-lined path toward the two-story house,

chatting and laughing.

Halfway there, Jaden's phone rang.

Seeing the caller ID, he smiled slightly and politely answered, "Hello, this is Jaden."

Athena noticed that Jaden's call was from "Trustcorp Bank.

It was probably news regarding the loan he had applied for.

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