The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 313

Chapter 313: Chapter 313 What to Do?
Hera couldn’t deny what he said. If she truly put it into words, it would indeed seem that way if she got together with the male leads, including Leo. However, openly discussing it made her feel embarrassed, so she refrained from speaking. Gerald quickly noticed her discomfort and didn’t press further. Her reaction was enough to confirm his suspicions, so he continued.

“What I am trying to say is that, since we have such thoughts, it would be best to test Rafael’s moral compass. I suggest we inform him about what is going on with his sister. He probably wants to help clear her name and assist us in finding more evidence. However, it could also lead him to hide his sister and help her flee the country to avoid authorities.”

“By doing that, we’ll see his true stance and know if he can genuinely uphold the integrity needed to be a father and role model for the future heirs of the Avery Consortium,” Gerald said. He had already planned far ahead, thinking about the future heirs and heiresses, which made Hera choke on the tea she was sipping to calm her nerves, only to get worked up by Gerald’s words.

Hera was at a loss for words, her face darkening. She couldn’t find the right words to express what she was feeling or what she wanted to say. If she truly embraced the role of the female lead, their future might indeed unfold as Gerald was suggesting. As much as she wanted to argue, she couldn’t deny that his words were right.

Hera took a deep breath, trying to steer the conversation in a different direction. “So, you want Rafael to make a choice and reveal where his loyalty lies? But wouldn’t it obviously lie with his family since Minerva is still his sister?” she added seriously.

“Technically, yes,” Gerald responded, “but if he’s seriously thinking of pursuing our Young Miss, wouldn’t that make you his future wife and family member? We need to know if he’s worth trusting. After all, letting a viper into our home would be disastrous, wouldn’t it?” Gerald carefully chose his words, ensuring Hera understood his intentions and the gravity of the situation.

“You do have a point,” Hera acknowledged. “If we hand Minerva over to the police and it turns out she’s really behind those crimes, that would be a thorn in Rafael’s heart. It could consume him until he turns against me. How long it takes for him to turn could vary—it might be instant, or it could take years, depending on how he processes what happened. Most devastatingly, if he became part of the family only to wreak havoc from the inside, it would surely bring my family down.”

Hera’s analysis confirmed Gerald’s suspicions about her relationship with Rafael and the others, revealing her true intentions.

Hera didn’t realize she had fallen into Gerald’s trap, inadvertently spilling the beans and clarifying everything. Gerald stifled his laughter, and by the time Hera realized what had happened, it was already too late.

Gerald wasn’t against Hera pursuing a marriage alliance. Especially now, with the Avery Consortium at its most vulnerable, she needed all the support she could get to strengthen her position. This would make any potential threats think twice before attempting to strike, potentially causing them to remain dormant as they had before.

But then again, Gerald also remembered that Hera was supposed to be engaged to the Hendrix family’s sole heir. He hadn’t seen the kid in so long that he couldn’t even recall what he looked like anymore. The last time he saw him was when Hera was very small, and the heir’s image in his mind was now vague. Additionally, that heir had a knack for concealing his information so well that even the Avery family couldn’t uncover any details about him.

All Gerald knew was that the Hendrix’s sole heir had flown overseas to take over and expand their business successfully. However, he was unaware that the heir had since returned to the country, met with Hera numerous times, and that their relationship had blossomed.

Gerald was somewhat skeptical about the Hendrix family. He knew they had their own enemies who were constantly watching for any opportunity to strike. This ongoing threat had been weakening the Hendrix family—a powerful family with a royal bloodline. If they allied with the Avery Consortium, they might inadvertently expose themselves to even greater danger, as their enemies could unite to target both families, increasing their chances of bringing them down and reaping double the reward.

That’s why Gerald was determined to secure multiple marriage alliances with other influential families that had potential for growth if given time and support. Initially, he hesitated to suggest this because he feared it would require Hera to make significant personal sacrifices. However, after thoroughly analyzing the intel he and his team had gathered, he realized just how dire their situation was. He understood that without taking decisive action soon, they would be in grave trouble.

But who would have thought that he and their Young Miss had been on the same wavelength all along? Gerald was genuinely pleased, which made him chuckle. If Hera knew what he was thinking, she would probably be taken aback. She had her own reasons for getting into this complex relationship, but is she realize Gerald’s insights were accurate might lead her to acknowledge that his analysis of the Avery’s situation was indeed spot on.

The room fell into silence as both Hera and Gerald were deep in thought, each absorbed in their own analyses. Hera was also contemplating Gerald’s suggestion about Rafael, unsure of how to broach the subject with him. She glanced at her phone, hoping for a reply, but there was still no response from Rafael to the last message she had sent.

“Alright, I’ll figure out how to approach Rafael about this,” Hera said, taking a deep breath to compose herself. “We also need to remain cautious about the criminals behind these heinous acts. Have you determined if they’re part of a group, syndicate, or any organized network?” She speculated that their audacity might be due to the backing of a powerful entity—either a syndicate or a coalition of influential individuals who use such operatives to handle their dirty work while maintaining a pristine public image.

“Yes, Young Miss! You’re absolutely right. My intel team has gathered information indicating that they are indeed part of a big syndicate. It seems these individuals are involved in more than just the crimes we’ve seen—there’s a strong possibility they’re also engaged in other illicit activities, such as smuggling weapons or drugs,” Gerald said solemnly, his expression grim.

Hearing that her suspicions were correct, Hera felt a surge of anxiety. She knew that such individuals would stop at nothing to eliminate their enemies, resorting to extreme measures akin to those of terrorists if necessary. The realization that she had already ventured into such perilous territory made her feel deeply unsettled.

It also made Hera wonder how Minerva ended up entangled with such dangerous individuals. She knew Minerva was arrogant and not as intelligent as her brother, but she couldn’t fathom how Minerva could be so foolish as to get involved with them. Either Minerva was unaware of the danger she was dealing with or, more troublingly, she had lost her senses and was driven by a desperate need to ensure that no one could steal her man.