The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 306

Chapter 306: Chapter 306 Her True Goal
“Senior,” Logan croaked, his voice barely above a whisper as he looked up at Hera, his face flushed and tear-streaked. Covered in sweat, his shirt clung to his body, outlining his lean physique. The sight was almost surreal like seeing a real siren in the flesh, alluring and very sensual, and for a moment, Hera felt her cheeks flush, a vivid reaction to the unexpected display.

But more than anything, Hera was startled by Logan’s appearance. Her first thought was that he was being bullied. Instinctively, like a protective mother hen, her blood began to boil with anger at the thought of him being hurt.

“What happened to you? Did someone bully you?” Hera asked, her brows furrowing with concern as she searched Logan’s face for answers. When he shook his head and continued to cry, their scene began to attract more students, who started whispering and gossiping about Hera even more.

Earlier, Hera had her face buried in a book, making it difficult for others to see her expression. Her location was only discovered because Alice’s two cronies leaked it on the campus forum, prompting everyone to converge on her and hurl insults.

As Hera set down the book that had been shielding her face, her effortless beauty became evident to everyone. Without any makeup, her skin appeared supple and glowing, with minimal pores and a clean, fair complexion. Her cheeks had a healthy, rosy tint, and her lips were naturally cherry-red, needing no additional lipstick.

She looked so different from the picture that had been circulated that the students instantly forgot the insults they were about to hurl. Instead, they stood there, captivated by her appearance. Hera, having removed her headset and placed it in its case, repeated her question to Logan with concern: “What happened to you? Has anyone bullied you?”

Seeing Hera unaffected and calm helped Logan regain some composure, though his tears continued to flow uncontrollably. Through his gasps, he managed to say, “I was worried about you, Senior.”

Hera gracefully stood up and then crouched beside Logan, being mindful of her skirt to maintain a ladylike posture. Gently rubbing his back, she spoke with the soothing warmth of an older sister comforting her younger brother. “It’s alright, I’m okay. Please, tell me what’s wrong?”

The onlookers watched Logan and Hera’s exchange in stunned silence, captivated as if they were witnessing a live drama unfold. They were so engrossed in the scene that it felt like a VIP experience as if they were watching a compelling show with front-row seats. If only there were popcorn and soda, the moment would have been even more perfect.

“I wasn’t the one being bullied; it was you,” Logan managed to choke out between sobs. The more Hera showed her gentleness, the more tears flowed from his eyes. He was overwhelmed by a mix of sadness, anger, hatred, and frustration. He felt sorrow for the kind woman who had helped him, now being slandered once more before the first scandal had even been resolved. At the same time, he was seething with anger and hatred towards those targeting Hera again.

Hearing Logan’s words, Hera initially thought he was referring to the online scandal involving Alexi. She understood that mixed opinions were inevitable, especially since only a small portion of the evidence had been released so far. More information would follow later; they were allowing the netizens to digest the details gradually. The plan was to let the truth emerge over time, revealing who was genuinely honest and who was using the public to attack the innocent.

Since she had her plan in place and everything was progressing smoothly, Hera felt confident and untroubled. Instead of worrying, she focused on deepening her knowledge of business and finance. Her goal was to assist her grandfather as soon as possible, knowing he was getting old in age and deserved to relax and enjoy life. She was determined to balance her responsibilities at the company with her commitments in the entertainment industry, ensuring that her grandfather could take a well-deserved break.

“It’s alright, Logan. Betty will handle the online scandal with Alexi and Minerva. As for my suitors, I can’t say much about them. While it’s my life and I’m free to make my own choices, they also have their own lives and are free to do as they please. It’s not like they’re being forced at gunpoint to pursue me, right?” Hera chuckled, her tone light and teasing, clearly directed at those who were listening and recording the exchange.

Logan shook his head, understanding that the online scandal targeting Hera was merely an attempt to slander her. He knew that it was unlikely for such accusations to hold true, given how genuinely kind and remarkable she was. If only he were as outstanding as those men, he wouldn’t hesitate to join their ranks. But as someone still starting out and being helped by her, he didn’t feel he had the right to stand beside her in that way. Instead, he was determined to support her from behind, ensuring her safety and happiness at all times.

“No, senior. There are some people slandering you on the school forum. You should check,” Logan said nervously, wiping away his tears with a flushed face. He was now acutely aware of how embarrassed he looked in the moment.

Instead of becoming flustered or angry, Hera burst into laughter. She then pulled out her phone, opened the school forum, and began scanning the articles and comments. She noticed the New Campus Bell voting, where the numbers showed a landslide against her. Despite the results, she remained unfazed and cast a glance around at the students who had gathered around her.

The most active participants were the freshmen, while those voting for Hera were primarily people who had seen her around campus or had witnessed her being harassed by Alexi and then saved by her suitors. Unfortunately, most of Hera’s supporters, who were familiar with her, were occupied with their duties since it was still early and a few hours away from lunch when they’d have time to engage. As a result, Alice was currently leading by a landslide, but Hera was not overly concerned, as she had anticipated this outcome.

And it doesn’t take a genius to know who was behind the slander circulating about her at school, and soon, she’s sure that the board would know of this and would give her a hard time if it was proven that she’s really misbehaving.

Alice’s ambitions extended beyond just becoming the Campus Bell and securing a prominent position in the entertainment industry. Her ultimate goal was to get Hera expelled from the university, using the excuse of tainting its reputation. With Hera becoming a rising star, every move she made was magnified online, making her an easy target for criticism and scandal.

Recently, she’s been drawing significant negative publicity, which has also tarnished her university’s reputation. This is likely to have provoked the ire of the university’s board of directors, as the institution’s image is being sullied alongside hers.

What she didn’t anticipate was Alice playing dirty. While Alice might claim innocence or deny involvement, it was clear that she was aware of what was happening, and even after knowing all this, she still remained quiet only means that she’s obviously undermining Hera.