The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 242

Chapter 242: Chapter 242 Athena’s Lesson
While Leo’s mother gleefully boasted about her beautiful future daughter-in-law to her friends, Leo was being tenderly tucked into bed by Hera and went to clean the kitchen up after.

When she saw that he was resting well, she texted Hannah and Amy to cook something nutritional and send it to Zhane’s office so he could eat something once he was done with his surgery, this is her token of gratitude for his help thus far, it might be humble when compared to the help she received but she was prepared to pay the favor in the future too.

Only after she sent the message did she notice that Athena had actually messaged her hours earlier. She assumed it was just Athena’s usual teasing and gossip, especially given how the other male leads, including Leo, treated her. Athena must have been itching for some juicy details. But as she opened the messages, her brows furrowed, and the longer she read, the deeper her frown became.

She hadn’t expected that Athena and her family would reach the same conclusion as she did. This was why she told Athena that she would handle the matter personally. Even with the combined efforts of the Lowerys and the Jacksons, if her suspicions were correct, their power alone might not suffice.

[Hera: Don’t worry, I’ll handle this. You and your family can just follow my lead if you’re serious about teaching him a lesson.]

[Athena: Did you get some action with the male leads? It took you so long to reply, I thought I was going to die from the suspense!]

Hera wanted to roll her eyes at Athena’s audacity to joke around when they were dealing with big matters and a scumbag.

[Hera: You can still joke around and gossip when you are being targeted huh?!]

[Athena: What can I do? I’m done worrying. Besides, gossip is my vitamin, and you, my dear, have some explaining to do. How was their performance? Who’s got the better technique?]

Reading Athena’s message sent Hera’s mind back to the steamy moment with Leo. She subconsciously glanced at Leo, who was peacefully sleeping in his bed and felt her face heat up.

[Athena: What’s with the silence? Are you weighing who gave you the most orgasms?]

[Hera: Athena! Get your mind out of the gutter, will you?]

[Athena: Babe, no matter how innocent you are, I’m sure none of those men could hold back when they saw you drugged and alluringly waiting for some action.]

Athena was teasing Hera to the max, eagerly awaiting her response. It was impossible for Hera not to pick up any lewd thoughts, surrounded by godly specimens, especially when drugged. After all, she had spent many years with Athena, who never minced her words and was always into these kinds of talks, constantly acting like a horny bitch but never getting a boyfriend to scratch her itch. Athena loved seeing Hera get nervous and teasing her, but this time, something had indeed happened. Athena could easily sense it from Hera’s reaction, even through text messages.

[Hera: …]

[Athena: Oh?! Don’t you want to tell this auntie how it goes? I’m sure that I can offer you some good advice and maybe some good technique that would keep them reeling, with that, I’m sure that they wouldn’t easily leave you.]

Hera recognized that Athena was teasing her and trying to extract juicy gossip, so she set aside her phone and ignored Athena’s ongoing messages. Despite silencing her phone to find peace of mind, Athena’s persistent texts continued to occupy her thoughts, prompting Hera to wonder if she should indeed consider learning some techniques.

However, she soon realized that her best friend was trying to sway her once more. Hera shook her head to dismiss Athena’s words and refocused on the task at hand. After completing her task, she returned to Leo’s bedside to check on him.

He slept peacefully, though his brows furrowed occasionally, prompting her to gently smooth out the lines on his forehead. Even in slumber, he appeared remarkably handsome. Hera lingered a moment longer by his bedside before quietly leaving the room. As she softly closed the door behind her, she noticed Leo’s subordinate standing watch outside.

“Hello, sir. I’m heading home now. Leo’s in your care,” Hera said respectfully, nodding briefly before striding away. Her mind felt surprisingly clear this time, free from the usual overthinking that plagued her.

In the serene confines of the private room, the man who was supposed to be resting peacefully stirred awake. His eyes, typically cool and distant, now shimmered with a glint of delight as he gently traced his forehead where Hera had touched him. A warmth spread through his chest, a sensation that brought him unexpected comfort. He couldn’t deny the appeal of this feeling; it was soothing, and he found himself drawn to it, as though it could easily become addictive.

This time, he drifted back to sleep, enveloped in the lingering scent of Hera that seemed to surround him. It felt as if she were still there, and he found himself reluctant to leave the room just yet. With her presence lingering in his senses, he slipped into sleep almost immediately.

When Hera arrived home, she didn’t have the chance to do anything else; instead, she headed straight for a warm bath to relax for half an hour before going to bed. The day had been long and eventful, leaving her feeling thoroughly exhausted, both physically and mentally. She quickly fell into a deep sleep, completely exhausted from the day’s events.

When she woke up the next day, the first thing Hera did was check her phone for news from Gerald’s investigation. Surprisingly, there were no updates from Gerald, but there was a message from Leo sent as early as 5 am.

[Leo: Good morning, Hera! I’m feeling much better now and have returned home. The examination went smoothly, and thankfully, there were no complications or long-term effects, all thanks to your antidote and…]

Leo wasn’t trying to insinuate anything; he genuinely felt fine and grateful toward his future wife. Yet, he still wanted to continue the conversation with her and was pondering other topics to include in the text message. Little did he know that his closing words would be misinterpreted by Hera, who thought he was reminding her about the promise of taking responsibility and more.

‘So early in the morning, and my mind is already in the gutter.’ Hera patted her cheeks awake before heading to the bathroom to freshen up. Afterward, she dressed in black leggings, a snug white tank top that accentuated her curves, and running shoes. Despite the simplicity of her outfit, it emphasized her curvaceous figure, including her ample bust and perky rear.

Before heading out for her morning run, Hera texted Leo.

[Hera: I’m really glad to hear that you’re finally feeling better.]

However, she felt her first message might have seemed a bit distant, so she sent another text.

[Hera: Don’t forget to have a nutritious breakfast before heading to work.]

Leo found the second message amusing and it brought a smile to his face for the entire day.

Content with her text to Leo, she tucked her phone into her belt bag and set off for her morning jog.

The morning dew and crisp air were refreshing, clearing her mind as she ran laps around the expansive garden, taking in the serene surroundings.