The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 472

Chapter 472: Chapter 472 The Little Ancestor’s Advice
Hearing Hera’s cunning and calculating tone over the phone made Betty burst into laughter, instantly lifting the weight of her worries.

“Alright then, I’ll leave the car and gear issues to you. But since we’re already in this deep and many people doubt your capabilities, I think it’s best to showcase your true potential to your most loyal supporters.”

“What do you suggest?” Hera asked, raising an eyebrow.

She hadn’t yet seen the comments online, so she was uncertain about the extent of the criticism directed at her.

What she didn’t realize was that while some skeptics viewed her racing as a mere publicity stunt, they were overshadowed by her rapidly growing support base.

Most comments were now filled with excitement as fans eagerly anticipated her participation in her first race, with many already booking tickets for the event.

As a result, many establishments in the area experienced a surge in bookings, becoming fully booked for the event—restaurants, hotels for those traveling from afar, and even amenities like spas.

While places near race circuits typically saw increased business during event seasons, only the most enthusiastic race fans usually went out of their way to attend.

However, this wave of reservations caught many by surprise.

Initially, some business owners thought it was a prank, but they soon realized the truth as they checked online and discovered that a celebrity would be participating in the race.

Recognizing the opportunity, savvy business owners quickly devised a plan to print Hera’s image on shirts to sell at the event the next day.

Although it was a rush job, their location being a hub for such events meant they had ample resources to make it happen.

They decided to reduce their inventory of merchandise for lesser-known racers and instead focused on ramping up production of items featuring Hera—glow sticks, fans, banners, shirts, and more—capitalizing on her growing popularity.

Recognizing Hera’s millions of fans, they committed all their resources—and even their savings—to produce large batches of merchandise, even placing overnight orders to boost production.

Meanwhile, Love Potion Perfume, having just named Hera as their ambassador, decided to lend their support.

Although it was outside their usual operations, the company’s heiress, a devoted supporter of Hera, took the initiative.

She retrieved posters from their product line, pulled a substantial stock of Love Potion Perfume from the warehouse, and printed additional shirts and items featuring the Love Potion branding with Hera’s face in it that was taken from the photoshoot.

She then transported everything to the venue, eagerly awaiting the next day’s excitement.

However, this also showcased her business acumen. By seizing the opportunity and embracing the event, she positioned herself to come out ahead in this situation.

Despite the opposition to Hera leading the NRT and its impact on their business, some began to waver as they witnessed the overwhelming support she garnered and the impressive sales of the products she endorsed.

As seasoned businessmen, their primary concern was profit, but a few were too prideful to acknowledge the potential benefits of aligning with her, choosing instead to ignore any positive developments related to Hera—unless, of course, it involved criticism of her.

However, those who closely monitored the situation recognized the power of Hera’s popularity and chose to uphold their support and contracts with her.

They became increasingly enthusiastic, ensuring their presence at the upcoming race.

Unfortunately, their peers noticed their actions and began to mock them, deriding them for their lack of foresight and judgment in recognizing talent.

Those who faced ridicule remained silent but wore subtle smiles that seemed to say, ‘We’ll see who ends up crying later.’

Those who chose to support Hera eagerly sent products for her to wear and showcase in the public eye.

They even printed their company stickers and banners before heading off to the NRT, eager to kick off their collaboration.

Little did these businessmen know that they had made one of the best decisions of their careers.

As Hera’s popularity soared, her loyal fanbase grew, and the products she endorsed became wildly successful, leading to a remarkable spike in sales.

The demand for their supplies not only doubled but reached an all-time high, leaving those who had mocked them in despair as they scrambled to rebuild their bridges with Hera.

Meanwhile, Hera became even more sought after within their circle, solidifying her position as a powerful influencer in the industry.

But this story would be a little later.

The loudest critics of Hera’s rise to represent the entire NRT were BMW.

Unlike other brands that considered the potential benefits of having a celebrity driver, BMW was steadfast in their skepticism.

They recognized that racing is inherently dangerous and requires not only strength but also exceptional reflexes to handle the vehicle properly.

They doubted that a celebrity like Hera could meet those demands.

If an accident were to occur, they feared they would be the first to bear the blame, regardless of whether it was the driver’s fault.

They viewed Hera as someone simply chasing clout, waiting for her to embarrass herself in front of the masses during the race.

Determined to make a statement, BMW planned to publicly criticize her performance, hoping to break her spirit and reaffirm their own superiority in the process.

Shortly after, the official BMW page released a statement:

“Our company has only signed contracts with the previous team members and will be seeking compensation from the National Race Team for breaching those agreements. We wish them the best moving forward.”

Meanwhile, Hera brought up the topic with the NRT manager. “Speaking of penalties for breach of contract, manager, since your previous sponsors are asking you to pay, have your team handle it.”

“After all, it was their pride that led them to abandon the team, so they should be responsible for compensating the National Team for the breach, along with any reputational damage and other penalties.” Hera chuckled, fully aware that Michael and Milly were likely behind this trouble. She wasn’t naive enough to think they weren’t involved.

“That’s the problem, ancestor. I don’t have any proof that they were the ones who left; it’s all just he-said-she-said.”

“In the end, the blame will fall on me as the one in charge, and I’ll be accused of breaking the contract by kicking them out because of you. They might even stir up public sentiment later, claiming you seduced me for clout, which led to their dismissal.”

“It just so happens that they quit while we were on the racetrack. Even if the outdoor cameras captured the moment, we can’t hear their voices over the wind. Hu hu hu. That could mean tens of millions in compensation.” The manager said, his voice sounded aggrieved and full of resentment.

“Since we have the footage, it should be fine. Please send it to me, and I’ll have my friend clean up the background noise before returning it to you. You can use it to address the compensation issue.”

As if recalling something important, she added, “Also, since this may lead to legal battles, I have a fantastic lawyer friend who hasn’t lost a case yet and specializes in business contracts. He can help you close any loopholes and ensure you won’t be digging into your own pockets.”

Hera’s tone was so commanding that both Betty, the manager, and Xavier couldn’t help but chuckle at her confidence.

“Alright, ancestor, I’ll get started on this right away. Please let me know if there’s anything else you need from me.”