The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 345

Chapter 345: Chapter 345 Spending Time Together
“Alright, alright, this is your reward for your contribution to the investigation,” Hera said with a playful tone as she pushed the plate of shrimp in front of Gerald, treating him as if he were a child in need of comfort. It was only after her words that Luke and Rafael snapped out of their reverie, realizing with a smile that Hera’s care extended to all of them.

When Luke and Rafael saw Hera push the plate of shrimp towards Gerald, they felt as if they were all being treated the same, like children being coaxed. Luke bit his lower lip in slight frustration, while Rafael glared at Gerald, who was happily chomping down on the shrimp Hera had given him.

Rafael shot an accusing glance at Hera, which only made her want to laugh again. To her, it seemed like they were just children vying for their mother’s attention and affection. “I thought you weren’t interested in the shrimp anyway,” Hera explained with a playful tone. “So, I gave the remaining ones to Gerald, who actually contributed to the issue you’re facing. It’s my way of helping you thank him.” Her tone was as if she were soothing a child to prevent jealousy.

Gerald was indifferent to the reasoning behind the gesture. All that mattered to him was enjoying the shrimp peeled personally by his Young Miss. He viewed it as a well-deserved reward for his efforts and paid no mind to any potential jealousy or envy from his future bosses. To him, being directly served by his Young Miss and receiving this reward was all that counted, and he felt entitled to it and urged him to do better in the future.

Gerald glanced up with a smug grin, meeting Rafael’s narrowed eyes, before turning his attention back to devouring the shrimp.

“I love the shrimp,” both Luke and Rafael said in unison. Luke continued with a genuine, warm smile, “You peeled it for me, so I wanted to admire it for a bit before savoring it.” His smile was heartfelt, revealing his true feelings rather than just a facade.

Hera then urges them to continue eating as she also takes her own utensils to continue eating, Rafael and Luke also stop staring at the shrimp and eat it, as if afraid that someone would steal them away from them. Hera find them so amusing and this side of them a breath of fresh air so the whole meal, she was smiling like a graceful willow swaying elegantly along the wind while giving comfort to the people sitting nearby.

The atmosphere of the meal transformed into one of harmony as if the earlier discussion of dread and danger had never taken place. The conversation shifted to their hobbies and interests. And since Luke and Rafael were both well-versed in business and finance, a field that Hera was currently studying in college. This common ground sparked an engaging discussion, with the three of them sharing their insights and perspectives on the subject, and exploring effective strategies and approaches.

It turned into an invaluable lesson for Hera, especially coming from two individuals who were leading experts in their fields and could be considered geniuses. She found their perspectives and insights highly compelling. Although their approaches were aggressive and risky, they offered the potential for much greater rewards compared to the safer strategies others might prefer.

The lessons they shared were so valuable that people would willingly pay a premium just to hear Luke and Rafael discuss these topics and reveal their strategies. Yet, they were sharing everything with Hera openly, almost as if they feared she might not grasp their perspectives. However, Hera impressed them on another level. She proved to be an exceptional student with remarkable comprehension skills. She absorbed their information with ease, analyzed it thoroughly, and even identified flaws and risks in their approaches. This led to a highly valuable discussion, benefiting not only to Hera’s learning but also helping Luke and Rafael uncover potential loopholes in their plans.

With Hera’s insights, they were able to identify and address the loopholes in their plans, fortifying their strategies to prevent future exploitation. This experience revealed that Hera was not only a beautiful face but also remarkably intelligent and talented, with skills that rivaled their own. They felt as though they had uncovered a hidden gem, shaped and refined over time, and transformed into something truly valuable.

Hera felt as though she were attending a private seminar given by renowned experts, with herself as the sole listener. She absorbed their insights with rapt attention and sparkling eyes, which only fueled Rafael and Luke’s enthusiasm to share their knowledge. Without realizing it, they had polished off all the food on the table. Throughout this engaging discussion, Gerald remained quiet, listening intently. He enjoyed the affinity and chemistry between Hera and the two men, feeling reassured about their future interactions and relationships.

Instead, Gerald took to the group chat with Hera’s aides to boast about how Hera had peeled shrimp just for him. His post sparked envy and jealousy among the other aides working overseas, and even Cindy, sitting in the penthouse of Green Dragon Manor, gritted her teeth in frustration. She was green with envy, eagerly awaiting Hera’s return.

But these reactions only fueled Gerald’s excitement, causing him to continue his bragging in the group chat. His relentless posts began to annoy everyone else, leading the administrator to mute him. Gerald cursed under his breath, fuming with indignation. ‘Isn’t this taking advantage of one’s position?! Die of envy, you bitches!’ he grumbled mentally before stuffing his phone back into his pocket.

With their long lunch coming to an end, Hera planned to return to the university to attend classes scheduled a few hours later. She intended to wait on campus and walk around to aid digestion. However, Luke was reluctant to end the precious time with Hera. Given their busy schedules and rare opportunities to spend time together, he was eager to make the most of it and stay by her side for a little longer.

“I noticed a lovely boat docked nearby. How about we take a short cruise on the lake, feed the fish, and enjoy the scenery?” Luke suggested, glancing around the room. It was only then after his attention had been solely on Hera upon his arrival, that he took a moment to look around. Now, as he tried to find a reason to keep her a little longer, he discovered the boat and thought it might be the perfect opportunity for a relaxing diversion.

Hera remembered Gerald mentioning that the place was meticulously prepared and cared for by her grandfather, which made her eager to fully enjoy the scenery. The lake looked so ethereal, like something straight out of a fairytale, and it ignited her enthusiasm. With plenty of time before her next class, Hera didn’t hesitate to agree.

Rafael and Luke exchanged excited smiles, their enthusiasm akin to that of eager boys heading to the park. They each gently took one of Hera’s hands, guiding her to stand and leading her toward the boat with a sense of joyful anticipation.

Gerald, not wanting to intrude, stayed seated and busied himself with taking pictures of the trio from behind. Luke and Rafael worked seamlessly together to ensure Hera was comfortably settled on the plush white velvet seats of the boat. The seats were shaded by a grand parasol with intricate gold carvings, giving the whole setup a regal touch.