The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 350

Chapter 350: Chapter 350 Business Expansion
Hera and Bry’s uncle laughed heartily as they watched the father-and-son duo throw playful retorts at each other. Their humorous antics were a testament to their close bond. Meanwhile, Bry often glanced at Hera, hoping she would side with him in their friendly disputes.

“Alright, alright, you two, enough,” Bry’s uncle said with a grin. Despite his attempt to sound serious, the smile on his face was unmistakable. He looked noticeably happier than before, his eyes shining with renewed light—a clear sign that he was doing great.

Hera smiled contentedly as she watched everyone enjoying themselves. Bry, his father, and his uncle were thriving in the property she had lent them, maintaining it with impressive care and keeping it clean and tidy.

“By the way, Hera, after exploring the city yesterday, I had an idea to expand my horse breeding business here. While my brother is recuperating and needs time to stay here, I thought it would be a good opportunity to establish a steady income. This would help us prepare for my son’s education and cover my brother’s recovery expenses.”

“Although Doctor Everett has generously offered free surgery, we still need to budget for my brother’s rehabilitation and medication, which will require a significant amount of money,” Bry’s father explained. He noticed his younger brother looking embarrassed and gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder with a smile.

“Uncle, that’s actually a brilliant idea! Let me think for a moment.” Hera placed her fingers thoughtfully under her chin as if pondering with a beard. After a brief pause, her eyes sparkled with inspiration. “How about renting some of your horses to the private racecourse? The upper circle often visits the Avery’s racecourse in the suburbs and frequently rents horses from there. If your horses catch their interest, they might even want to buy them. The Avery family has their own racecourse for leisure, but since neither the Old Master Avery nor their heiress visit it often, they allow other families to use it. It could be a great opportunity for you.”

That location evolved into a lucrative business opportunity, as many affluent individuals are passionate about equestrian activities. It has become a popular venue not only for leisure but also for business discussions, similar to how golf and other sports are utilized by businessmen.

“The Avery family?! Wasn’t that a conglomerate?” Bry’s father exclaimed, his voice rising in surprise. The unexpected outburst drew the attention of several people nearby. Realizing his mistake, he quickly covered his mouth, becoming aware of the commotion he had caused.

“That’s right; they don’t have a dedicated breeder on staff. Typically, they either purchase champion horses from equestrian races or hire breeders when they decide to breed their top horses. Given that you have the champion and first runner-up from the previous national horse race, you might want to give it a try. They could very well become your first customers,” Hera said, boosting Bry’s father’s confidence and encouraging him to seize the opportunity.

Everything she mentioned was accurate, but since it had been a while since her last visit, she wasn’t sure about the current quality or quantity of horses in their stables or how many had been purchased by others. She planned to ask Cindy about this later. Despite this, Hera felt confident that the idea was feasible with Bry’s father, especially considering her own positive experience with their horses.

Thus, she could frame this as a business opportunity rather than a simple favor, ensuring Bry’s father wouldn’t feel uncomfortable.

“But how should I approach them? I know I can’t just drive onto their property in the suburbs without an invitation, as such places typically require one,” Bry’s father said, frowning in concern.

“I suggested this idea because I remembered that my friend, who lent you her property, actually has connections with that place. Perhaps she could help introduce you to the racecourse manager, so you could discuss a potential cooperation,” Hera said, maintaining a steady gaze and a convincing tone. She spoke off the cuff, finding herself surprised at how effortlessly the lie came to her.

Bry’s father fully believed Hera’s explanation, and both Bry and his uncle looked thrilled. They hadn’t invited Hera to dinner to discuss this opportunity because they didn’t know her background and didn’t want to impose. When Bry’s father asked, he was simply taking a chance, as he only knew Hera from the city and found the high-profile contacts he had previously dealt with too aloof to approach.

He hadn’t expected Hera to actually have a solution. Without delay, Hera texted Cindy to make the arrangements and soon received a schedule for tomorrow morning, which she happily shared with Bry’s father. Their joy was so evident that Hera felt her own heart swell with happiness. She loved seeing others so pleased; for her, the joy of helping wasn’t about gaining reverence but about sharing and making others happy.

The sense of fulfillment from her good deeds was reward enough for her. After her dinner with Bry and his family, she returned to the company to continue her lessons, which stretched late into the night. Her mentors reassured her that she was progressing steadily and quickly towards their goal, achieving results that surpassed their previous expectations.

All her mentors echoed the same sentiment, and her records were passed on to Betty, who called her with a cheerful reminder to avoid overexerting herself and to get enough rest. Betty arranged for Daisy to drive Hera home, ensuring she could relax during the journey. Once she arrived home, she quickly ran a warm bath to soothe her aching body. It felt like each day had become increasingly busy and hectic as the story progressed.

Drama seemed to follow her wherever she went, even though she had no desire to be involved. Perhaps this was simply part of being a female lead—trouble inevitably finds its way to you. At the moment, her biggest concerns were Alice and Minerva, but lately, it was Alice who had become the main source of trouble, overshadowing Minerva.

And Alexi’s relentless pestering as well. As she recalled the trouble he caused, she picked up her phone from the edge of the bathtub and scrolled through the latest trending news. With Betty fueling the fire and Rafael’s lack of intervention, public opinion had turned sharply against Alexi. Although the majority of comments were negative, it wasn’t a case of a heinous crime, so some of his fans continued to defend him amid the backlash.

Despite this, Alexi’s career appeared to be over. He was required to compensate for all the damages caused by his scandal to his collaborators, who had to terminate their contracts. Furthermore, those who paid for the contract cancellations began blacklisting Alexi through their connections. The significant financial losses they incurred, which affected their cash flow, meant they would seek to recover their capital sooner or later with a means to turn their hostility on Alexi who caused all this.

According to her bodyguards, who had been monitoring the situation, they had already apprehended a dozen of Alexi’s most fanatical followers lurking around her, with plans to harm her. Among them, one individual even carried sulfuric acid, intending to disfigure Hera in an attempt to prevent her from seducing the men around her.

She found it ironic that, while Minerva was the one who stole someone else’s boyfriend and became a mistress, she was being labeled a seductress. Hera chuckled as she continued scrolling, noticing that the drugging incident was also gaining traction. Despite all the commotion, she remained at the top of the trending list, where she was being branded as the illegitimate child of a prominent family.

Hera felt like she was going to vomit blood. No matter what she did, it seemed she would always find herself entangled in some scandal, trending on social media whether the news about her was true or false.

Many netizens eagerly joined the speculation, as if engaged in a scavenger hunt for clues in all of Hera’s photos. They scrutinized every image she shared, noting even the understated hints of luxury, and began investigating the prices of the outfits she wore.

Even the scarf she had tied to her bag earlier was added to the list—Océanie – La Mer (Oceania – The Sea), priced at $972,500. Her Hermès So Black Feather Kelly, valued at $300,000, was also scrutinized. Hera was shocked to discover the true worth of the items she had worn; she hadn’t realized they were worth so much and found the situation almost absurd.