The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 108

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Xavier looked up with a serious expression, as if he found nothing wrong with it, enough to throw Zen for a loop. Nevertheless, he too answered, “What’s wrong with sharing a cup with a woman?” and glanced at Zen as if he were weird.

Zen caught the meaning of his glance, which infuriated him to the core.

[XavierisLove: What in the mother earth is going on in here?! Is that really Xavier?!]

[XavierismyHusband: When did Xavier have a double standard?! As far as I remembered, he hated it to the core!!!]

[XavierNo1: +1]

[XavierismyHubby: +1]

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Xavier’s unexpected response sparked a trending topic online, drawing out all his fans regardless of how busy they were. This revelation stunned many, especially those who had followed Xavier since his early days in the entertainment industry. They remembered how fiercely he guarded his privacy and personal space, making this shift in attitude all the more surprising.

He had always been like a lion whose tail had been stepped on, swiftly making examples of those who dared encroach upon his boundaries, sending a clear message that he couldn’t be easily swayed or manipulated.

It just so happened that personal items like utensils and cups were part of what he considered his personal space, sacred and not to be used or invaded by others. But now, he was actively sharing these very items with Hera, akin to a cat bringing its most treasured toys to be shared, a subtle but significant shift in his behavior.

[Dummy123: Hey, do you think Hera slipped a love potion into Xavier’s food, causing his recent out-of-character behavior? Perhaps she’s been trying to seduce Xavier all along and joined the show just for him.]

[Xoxo: More like she won him over with her love through food. My grandmother used to tell me that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and that’s how she won over my grandfather.]

[Bleep245: That’s bullshit! If that were true, then Xavier would have fallen in love with countless Michelin chefs around the world, since they also cook food with love. I think Hera must have used a love potion or other underhanded tactics to achieve this result.]

[NorthernDuke: Ha! It was him who followed her everywhere, proposed to be her teammate, and sneakily wanted to share this cup or whatever, but you’re trashing my wife? Who do you think you are?!]

[GoldenLight: Although I don’t like @NorthernDuke because he’s delusional and always thinks that Hera is his wife, I agree with what he said. Your argument is stupid, and if it were true, everyone who has eaten her cooking should have fallen in love with her.]

[EntertainmentKing: This is the most stupid argument I’ve heard in my entire life. @Bleep245 and @Dummy123, why don’t you get a life and stop being keyboard warriors? No matter what group you work for, just wait for my attorney’s letter for a defamation lawsuit.]

The conversation had escalated to new heights, with the five VIPs actively defending Hera. It marked the first time all five of them had come together in agreement since the livestream began.

Despite the heated arguments online, Hera and the others were having a pleasant time during their lunch. She decided to let go of her worries and go with the flow, which made everyone happy.

After finishing their lunch, they cleaned their used utensils in the river, while boiling water to clean the pheasant’s feathers.

Zen took charge of cleaning the dishes while Xavier and Hera scouted for ingredients, hoping to find more pheasants or similar creatures. As Hera ventured farther, she heard rustling leaves nearby. Realizing she was unarmed, she glanced around and grabbed a few rocks, moving closer to the bush with slow, deliberate steps, trying to minimize any noise.

Even before she got close to the bush, a pheasant flew out of it which took Hera by surprise but her muscle reflex automatically threw a rock at the moving target with precision and with a little more strength.

The rock hit the pheasant in the head but it was not enough to kill it, it flailed around on the ground violently and stopped for a moment and it gave Hera a chance to get closer to the pheasant.

She secured both of its wings to prevent it from striking her as she prepared to return to the others. However, before leaving, she opted to investigate the bush to ascertain why the pheasant had been there. Yet, she remained vigilant, mindful of the potential presence of a snake concealed within the foliage.

She grabbed a stick and cautiously used it to gently part the bushes. As soon as she laid eyes on what lay within, her expression shifted to one of delight. Eggs!

Eight of them lay nestled within the confines of the bush, offering a promising addition to their meal plans. With her mind already racing with culinary ideas, Hera’s gaze shifted to crescents as she considered the delicious dishes she could craft with the ingredients they currently possessed for dinner.

Ensuring the coast was clear within the bushes, she lifted her clothes around her stomach to create a makeshift pouch for the eggs, as she lacked any other means to carry them. Once she had collected all the eggs, she gingerly wrapped them in her clothes before proceeding to make her way back to the others.

As Hera returned, everyone stood frozen in place, their eyes widening as they noticed Hera’s clothes lifted slightly, revealing her midriff and the outline of something concealed within. Rather than finding it humorous, they were struck by the sight, which lent her an air of allure and mystery as she approached.

Noticing everyone’s gaze fixed on Hera’s midriff, Xavier, who had also just returned, rushed over and shielded her with his body. With a playful grin, he mirrored Hera’s action, lifting his own shirt to reveal his stomach, before deftly taking the eggs from her.

So, the baton was passed to him. Hera had no problem with it; she was struggling to carry everything on her own, and Xavier had just saved her some effort. But now, Xavier was the one flaunting his toned abdominal muscles, with his V-line peeking out.

The change only heightened the chaos among the viewers, as they felt their faces grow hotter.

Xavier’s abs rippled as he walked closer, Hera following behind him with the pheasant in hand. Xavier didn’t even have to flex his abdominal muscles; they were naturally pronounced, showcasing his lean, athletic physique.

His small waist and fair skin were already enough to make everyone squeal in delight like a walking eye candy. However, Hera remained preoccupied with her own thoughts, unaware of the stir Xavier’s appearance was causing.

[XavierisLove: OMG!!! Daddy Xavier!!!!]

[XavierismyHusband: Daddy Xavier, this is not fair!!! Why are you suddenly attacking us with your sexiness?!]

Leo, now that the attention had shifted to Xavier, felt a slight sense of relief. He didn’t want others to fantasize about his fiancée, and truth be told, he was taken aback by the unexpected sight of Hera’s exposed stomach. The visual impact was overwhelming, and he couldn’t help but feel angry that others had the chance to see it.

While he wasn’t thrilled about Xavier getting close to his fiancée, Leo couldn’t help but feel thankful. After all, Xavier had inadvertently protected Hera by drawing attention to himself.