Chapter 440
Although she wrote it very suddenly without any advance notice, the sharp-eyed readers and fans immediately
realized that Lockwood had updated. They were instantly excited. They posted comments, liked it, tipped it, and
went to various major platforms to promote it. When Athena woke up the next morning, she saw that the news of
the second part of Lockwood's Detective Diary starting serialization not only made the trending list but also
exploded in popularity.
Not to mention Twitter, her iMessage was completely blown up with messages.
The editor-in-chief of Cherry Literature Network, the president of the publishing company, the person-in-charge
of the film and television cooperation agency, and so on all sent her messages. They either congratulated her or
queued up to wait for the collaboration. She was so busy, so she wouldn't reply unless there was something
important.
When she arrived at the dining room, Tina cto her with Dolli. Her eyes sparkled as she said, "Athena, is your
new case based on the sensational case of Mr. Graham's rumored girlfriend Madalyn's mysterious death?"
Athena nodded. "Yes."
"Wow, this is so interesting!" Tina screamed. "I can't wait. Can you spoil the story and tellwho the murderer
is?"
Athena replied, "Will you spoil the key plot of your serialization?"
"No," Tina said before she could answer. "So you won't spoil it. | won't ask. | just want to ask when the next
update will be. Can there be more updates?"
Athena said, "I don't know, I'm not sure. Let's see when I'm free."
Tina leaned over and winked with Dolli. "Why don't you tellthe plot of the next few chapters and I'll help you
write it? I'm mainly with the production team now. | have a lot of time. | can even write ten thousand words a
day. | can even help you make up details." When Diane, who was silently eating hamburger, heard this, she said,
"I watched the previously. It was very good. If there's a second book, I'll follow it too."
After saying that, she even clenched her fists at Athena. "Do your best!"
Athena could only chuckle. "Thank you for your encouragement."
Luna also said, "Athena, | might have been too shy to say this before, but now that we're family, you've got to let
us have the first look at the adaptation of the second part into a film or series, right?"
Athena smiled. "Of course."
Hence, Luna was relieved. "Con. Hurry up and eat. You'll have the strength to create after eating."
In Kitmore University, it was not until lunchtthat Joy noticed that many people in the cafeteria were
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtdiscussing the new case written in Lockwood's Detective Diary.
"This case is about Matthew's ex-girlfriend Madalyn's mysterious death at Lani Island, right?"
"It should be. Although | don't know the rest of the plot, just by reading the introduction of the deceased, I think
it's almost the sas Madalyn's death. I'm curious. Matthew is so fickle. He had two girlfriends in three years.
One died and the other had a miscarriage. Why would Athena dare to date him?"
"Although Athena's family is rich, it's incomparable to the Graham and Powell families. Could she be targeted by
the Powell family?"
The fact that Athena was Lockwood had not been made public. Students in Kitmore University did not know
about this. When they suddenly thought of the cases Madalyn and Jaylin, they could not help but worry for
Athena.
Someone sighed. "Maybe Athena is too perfect in other aspects. Her shortcoming is that she doesn't have good
taste in men. She's mesmerized by Matthew's looks and family background and thinks that she won't be
scammed..."
Someone thought of something. "Speaking of which, since Athena and Mr. Graham met on the day of school, the
two of them haven't made any moves. Even the media didn't take photos of the two of them dating or meeting.
They didn't break up, did they?"
The others also found it strange. "Even if Athena took a long leave, they shouldn't not see each other for three
months, right?"
"Athena cback yesterday, but Mr. Graham didn't cto pick her up. Their relationship has probably
changed..."
Speaking of this, regardless of whether they knew each other or not, they all formed groups to gossip.
Someone stole a glance at Joy at
the other table and said in a low voice, "Hasn't there been news that Mr. Graham and Joy have an extraordinary
relationship? There's also news that Joy often takes leave to accompany Mr. Graham, She's actually Mr. Graham's
true love."
"Joy is so rich and often funds archaeological activities in the department. | don't believe that her family gave her
all her money. A large portion of it was given to her by Mr. Graham, right?"
"As expected of a psychology major. Your analysis is too reasonable! Madalyn and Jaylin look almost identical.
Athena and Joy are also somewhat similar. | suspect that Mr. Graham is openly talking to Athena and is secretly
with Joy..." Their discussion seemed soft, but Joy heard it all.
She turned a deaf ear. No matter what others said, it did not affect her at all. She would be flattering them if she
looked at them for a second longer.
At this moment, she had also finished eating and stood up to leave.
However, at this moment, Gia walked up to her with a few girls and greeted her with a smile, "Joy, long tno
see."
Joy smiled. "Long tno see. What's the matter?"
Gia pretended to be concerned and said, "Joy, aren't you Mr. Graham's true love? Mr. Graham confessed to
Athena in public to protect you, right? Just like how Madalyn and Jaylin were also used by Mr. Graham to hide
your existence."
She had heard this from the
socialites and noblewomen from Valemont City and Dichester. 'lt makes sense. Otherwise, why would Mr.
Graham confess to Athena so suddenly? But whether or not this claim is true, | want to incite Joy to deal with
Athena.’
Hearing Gia say this, the students around her quietened down and looked at Joy curiously and teasingly.
Joy saw through Gia Kennedy's intentions at a glance and said calmly, "I have nothing to do with Mr. Graham.
Please don't spread rumors. You will be punished for spreading rumors."
Gia's expression stiffened slightly. 'If | get punished for spreading rumors about Athena, does that mean I'll also
get punished for spreading rumors about Joy? | can't be that unlucky, can 1?
Joy then said, "Also, | have a fiancé. We might get married in a year or two."
Everyone looked at each other and whispered.
Joy had said something similar, but no one had ever seen her fiancé, so many people suspected that she was
lying and wanted to force back many suitors.
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Joy stared at Gia for a few seconds, but she was not angry. She just smiled slightly. "Since you don't believe me,
I'll let you meet my fiancé."
She took out her phone and made a call. Her voice was very gentle as she said, "Honey, my afternoon class is
canceled. Can you cand pickup? I've missed you."
A few seconds later, she hung up. "My fiancé will be here soon. If you want to know who my fiancé is, you can
wait here."
With that, she sat back in her seat, crossed her arms, and closed her eyes to take a nap.
Everyone discussed fervently. They were all wondering if she was telling the truth.
Gia and the others looked at each other and sat down as well. They played with their phones, waiting to watch
the show. Who wouldn't want to see Joy's fiancé with their own eyes?
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