The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 279

Chapter 279: Chapter 279 The Six Getting Along
Indeed, the six of them orchestrated a nationwide spectacle, convincing both the country and netizens that they were earnestly airing grievances while competing for one woman’s attention.

Rafael had conceived the idea before meeting Hera, requiring considerable persuasion before Leo was added by Dave to the newly created group, enabling all six to discuss their plan in detail.

Initially, all five of them flooded the group chat with angry, mocking, and sarcastic messages aimed at Leo. However, Leo responded calmly with a smiling emoji wearing an angel’s halo. This nonchalant reaction only fueled their frustration, as if they were punching a sack of cotton. Eventually, they ceased their verbal jabs and shifted their focus to the task at hand.

After Rafael outlined the strategy and explained how to handle the scandal involving Hera, they all reached a unanimous agreement. They concluded that this approach would inadvertently divert attention from the issue surrounding Hera without generating any new negative implications. Their goal was to address the matter effectively without giving the impression of intentionally covering it up or dismissing its significance.

Dave had to discreetly borrow Logan’s phone under the table to avoid arousing Hera’s suspicion while she was engrossed in her own phone. He found it convenient to borrow from Logan, who was timid and easily intimidated.

This enabled Dave to log into his account, despite its numerous security measures. Fortunately, Logan’s phone supported face recognition, making it easy for Dave to gain access. While they frequently glanced at Hera to check if she had finished with her phone, Dave and Rafael were both engrossed in the unfolding online saga.

Dave intentionally provoked the other men by casually mentioning his and Rafael’s dinner date with Hera. They deftly navigated the raging waves of comments, steering the discussion toward their preferred topics until the netizens fell silent, absorbed in reading about the six men who had dominated the comment section with their grievances.

Despite their dislike for Leo and viewing him as their enemy, they felt compelled to unite in these times to protect the woman they all admired. With a shared goal in mind, none of them voiced further complaints or crossed any lines, although they still sent sarcastic remarks directed at Leo. However, Leo’s habit of either ignoring them or responding with equally biting remarks only served to further infuriate them.

Even though Hera had not solicited their help and had deftly assured them she would handle it herself, they still felt compelled to take action on her behalf. For the final time, Dave cautiously inquired if she had already devised a strategy for addressing the online scandal, aiming to gain insights to align their actions with hers and avoid undermining her plans.

Upon learning that Hera had left the matter to her company to manage, they understood it would follow standard PR protocol. With this in mind, they took matters into their own hands, knowing it wouldn’t harm anyone since they were simply redirecting attention to themselves.

Fortunately, this time everything went according to plan. The attention swiftly turned to uncovering each of their identities, much like Luke had done. They strategically left hints and clues open to reveal their identities, inviting netizens to speculate further.

As the five of them were the most vocal in the chat room during Hera’s Variety Show, many netizens remembered them and began connecting the dots. Most assumed that the six of them developed an interest in Hera during the show, which was partly true.

As a result of this online saga and with netizens knowing what each of them looked like, they began officially creating groups among the six men and shipping them with Hera. Many started investing time to follow the developments in their love rivalry, finding this live romance drama more captivating than a movie because it involved real-life CEOs and well-known personalities. The excitement made their adrenaline rush.

However, due to this online saga, they realized they had all faced difficulty, with suspicion mainly directed at Leo. Yet, it didn’t quite add up. As a mere manager from Hendrix’s branch family, Leo shouldn’t have wielded significant influence over Hendrix’s decisions impacting their company. Moreover, it seemed unlikely that the sole heir of the Hendrix family would be interested in Hera, especially given rumors of his engagement to the heiress of the Avery family.

While they suspected Leo’s involvement, as Leo himself pointed out, they lacked concrete evidence. They refrained from retaliating randomly, concerned that Leo might speak negatively about them to Hera, potentially worsening their already shaky first impression.

So the five men decided to let it rest, allowing Leo to escape unscathed from his mischievous antics against them, who were coveting his wife. Leo, however, was determined to keep Hera unaware of his actions, fearing she might perceive him negatively if she discovered his schemes. He continued to present himself as weak and endearing in her presence, knowing that exposing his true intentions in undermining the other men could reveal his real character.

Even after resolving the scandal and steering it in the desired direction, they continued to linger in the group chat, enjoying casual conversations. Surprisingly, they discovered common interests and similar experiences with Leo. Unbeknownst to the five male leads, they gradually began to include Leo in their discussions, almost welcoming him into their circle.

After Hera finished with her phone, Dave and Rafael smoothly put theirs away as if nothing had transpired. Dave discreetly logged out of his account and returned Logan’s phone from under the table. They all resumed their dinner happily, continuing as if nothing had never occurred.

After finishing their meal, Hera accompanied Logan to his new place while Rafael and Dave went their separate ways from Hera, with Rafael dropping Dave off at his place. Sandra also headed off on her own after the evening concluded.

Initially, Rafael and Dave considered accompanying Hera to ensure she reached home safely. However, upon Hera’s reassurance that she would manage fine and they should head home to rest, they relented, mindful not to appear overly insistent or intrusive.

Of course, Hera had no reason to worry about her safety; Cindy had secretly assigned bodyguards to discreetly follow her. They performed their duties so well that even Dave and Rafael were unaware of their presence. If any trouble were to arise, these vigilant bodyguards, concealed in the shadows, would emerge swiftly to ensure Hera’s protection.

With this reassurance, Hera could travel without worry. Before she drove Logan to the address provided by Betty for his new place to stay. They passed through a run-down residential area where they unexpectedly encountered Lucas sitting on the steps of the main entrance.

As Hera slowed her car to a stop, Lucas appeared by the driver’s side window, already knocking. Anticipating his approach, Hera rolled down the window before the car fully halted. She gestured to Logan to quickly gather his belongings so they could depart.

“Senior, where did you take Logan?” Lucas inquired, his composed smile masking a hint of panic.

“I simply took him out for a meal. Why, am I not allowed to treat my junior to a friendly dinner?” Hera replied sarcastically, her sweet smile leaving Lucas at a loss for words.