The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 314

Chapter 314: Chapter 314 Turning White to Black
“Given that we’re dealing with such dangerous individuals, it’s crucial that we handle this matter with utmost discretion. If they realize we’re closing in on them, we’ll be stirring up a hornet’s nest and could become their next target,” Hera advised Gerald. “Our priority should be the safety of our people and ensuring that we remain concealed in the shadows.”

“Absolutely, Young Miss. I will carry out this mission with the utmost precision. You can rely on me for a detailed report,” Gerald said, rising from his seat and bowing deeply to demonstrate his unwavering loyalty and allegiance to the Avery family and their heiress.

“Thank you, Gerald. I’ll have Cindy manage the situation with the online scandal while you focus on dealing with the syndicate. With your hands full, it makes sense to delegate that task,” Hera suggested. Gerald appreciated the offer, knowing that with his current responsibilities, he wouldn’t have time to address the online developments and ensure that Alexi was properly blacklisted in the industry.

Hera didn’t want Alexi to fall from grace all at once because she wanted to savor her revenge. By letting him believe he still had a chance to turn the situation around, she could make his eventual downfall even more devastating, as he would invest considerable effort into salvaging his image and career, only to face a more crushing defeat in the end.

But who could he blame but himself? Hera had resolved not to waste any more of her time on him, yet he continued to intrude on her peace of mind and obsess over her. His fixation should have been directed at Minerva, but instead, he was treating Minerva in the way he was supposed to have treated Hera, just as the novel had described.

Perhaps the shift in their situation was the key. In the novel, Hera was always the one pursuing Alexi, offering him her unwavering trust and affection, even sacrificing half of her inheritance to win his love. Her sacrifices were taken for granted, and she became his burden. But now, Minerva was the one giving her all—supporting, loving, and protecting him. As a result, Alexi began to take Minerva’s love for granted and grew more obsessed with Hera, seeing her as the unattainable prize, like a dream he could only admire from afar but never possess.

As a result, Alexi’s obsession with Hera intensified. It might be that Alexi genuinely fell in love with Hera before he ever got involved with Minerva and used Minerva merely to advance his career. When he sensed Hera slipping away, he felt compelled to pull her back into his life, expecting Minerva to understand and allow him to pursue his own happiness. This could also explain why Minerva turned to dangerous individuals—perhaps she felt betrayed and sought out allies who promised her the support and revenge she felt she deserved and to protect what she thought was rightfully hers.

No matter what the explanation was, she still needed to bring down Alexi. After sorting out their plans, Hera was led out by Gerald with respect and gestured for her to walk out of the office first and he followed from behind and for others it was highly unusual because the one walking in front should be the one in power with higher position and the one walking behind should be the subordinates and with lower position, this is a way to show that you are subservient to someone as respect.

Seeing Hera lead the way sparked speculation among onlookers. They reasoned that Gerald, deeply remorseful for nearly losing a top achiever, was showing his respect in this manner. It was inconceivable to them that Hera, known for her part-time jobs to support herself, could hold such a significant position. They could not fathom her authority or the respect she commanded.

As Hera and Gerald started to leave, they encountered a large crowd of students gathered in the hallway. The noise of shouts and sobs filled the air, while murmurs and pointing fingers indicated a heated discussion. Hera noticed that some of the students who had followed her earlier were among those crowding the area. Curiosity piqued, she wondered what had transpired to cause such a commotion and why the hallway was completely blocked by the gathering.

“You can’t do this to me!!!”

A melodious yet distressed voice rang out from within the crowd, pleading, “E-everyone, please, let’s help out our fellow students, shall we?” The voice sounded oddly familiar to Hera. She exchanged a knowing glance with Gerald, who then cleared his throat loudly. The noise drew the students’ attention, and they finally noticed Hera and Gerald standing there. It dawned on them that Hera had emerged from the office, accompanied by Gerald.

The crowd parted to let Hera and Gerald through as they moved closer to the center. There, they found police officers struggling to pry two girls away from a pillar. The girls were clinging tightly, with one of them even grasping onto nearby students to prevent being dragged away.

Hera also saw Alice with them, trying to stop the police from dragging the two trouble maker who started the rumors on the campus forum, although Gerald didn’t expose them in the campus forum and directly called for the police to handle the situation, the computer science students that wanted to prove Hera’s innocence has managed to hack into the university’s system to the campus forum and reveal who has been spreading the malicious rumor about Hera that threatened her scholarship.

The students, driven by their sense of justice and compassion, took it upon themselves to clear Hera’s name since the Dean had not acted. They revealed to the entire student body who was behind the malicious rumors and the incitement of insults and violence against Hera. Their actions also exposed the misdeeds of those responsible.

After tracing one of the phone’s IP addresses, the computer science students hacked into it and uncovered a wealth of evidence of the culprits’ misdeeds. This evidence was then spread across the campus forum. While Hera was inside the office talking with Gerald, the students had already seen the revelations. When Alice and her friends were stopped by the police, the students flocked to watch the unfolding drama, as it was clear that Alice and her group were also headed to witness the spectacle involving Hera. Only to end up being the spectacle themselves.

Alice’s voice trembled as she spotted Hera emerging from the crowd. With tears streaming down her face, she dramatically shifted the blame. “Hera, is this really what you want?” she sobbed. “These are just freshmen with dreams and bright futures ahead of them. If they end up in the hands of the police, their lives could be ruined. Is this the kind of outcome you’re aiming for?”

Alice’s words struck a chord with the crowd, causing them to fall silent. She pressed on, her voice laden with emotion. “You’re fine now, Hera. You’ve received recognition from the Avery Consortium and probably even some compensation. Your scholarship isn’t at risk. But what about these girls? If they end up in the police station, they’ll be left with a criminal record that could ruin their futures. No company would want to hire them. Is that what you want?” Her convincing rhetoric made the students pause, reflecting on the potential consequences and the impact a bad record could have on their careers, even for students from a prestigious university like theirs.