The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 600

Chapter 600: Chapter 600 Athena’s Skepticism (EDITED)
By the time they arrived in Barcelona, they would still have an hour before the race—just enough time for Hera to suit up and mentally prepare herself.

Since the mechanics team had departed earlier, the car had already reached the venue and was being thoroughly checked to ensure it was in prime condition for the competition.

With everything falling perfectly into place, Danny felt the stress and worry melt away from his body.

Once they were in the air, Danny and the rest of the National Race Team couldn’t resist taking photos of the luxurious plane interior to share with their families or post on social media.

Meanwhile, others took full advantage of the facilities—some indulging in a relaxing massage, others playing billiards, or enjoying a soccer match on the large TV.

Hera, who had just woken up, grabbed her phone and saw a message from Betty waiting for her, perfectly timed with her awakening.

[Betty: Hera, I won’t be able to make it, and neither will Daisy, but we’ve already arranged for your live broadcast to start while you’re still in the air.]

[Betty: We sent you a separate livestreaming setup, so you won’t need to use your phone, and we’ve also installed cameras in your car, just like last time.]

[Betty: Your fans and the racing community loved the previous livestream and specifically requested the same setup, so we made it happen.]

Just as Hera finished reading the message, as if the flight attendants had some kind of telepathic ability, a female attendant approached.

She held a box, about the size of a shoebox, and handed it to Hera with a polite smile.

“Young Miss Hera, this package is from your manager, Betty,” she said, her voice soft but clear.

“She mentioned that everything has been arranged. All you need to do is open the equipment.” The attendant bowed slightly as she offered the box with both hands, her movements graceful and respectful.

“Thank you,” Hera replied politely, taking the box with a gentle grip.

Her graceful, respectful demeanor made the flight attendant blush, and she shyly returned to her position, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

Xavier, accustomed to handling such tasks, assisted Hera with setting up the equipment.

Within moments, the livestream began, and a flood of comments poured in as the broadcast opened, filling the screen with a wave of excitement and support from viewers.

[HeraIsMySister: Oh my God! Sister Hera, are you staying at a hotel?! That place looks so classy!]

[AuntieNextDoor: @HeraIsMySister I think it’s a private jet, I can spot the plane windows and those customized seats. It’s definitely luxurious! Little Sister Hera, whose private jet are you on?!]

[Enteirtainment King: Ah! You left without me?!]

[FatherOfCaduceus: What are you even going to do there? You’re still a patient!]

[Enteirtainment King: I’m strong enough to even help carry Hera!]

[Enteirtainment King: ( ◡̀_◡́)ᕤ]

[Enteirtainment King: You’ve seen it too… ( ≖‿ ≖ )]

[FatherOfCaduceus: ( ˶°ㅁ°) !!]

[FatherOfCaduceus:…]

[MinervaB: <( ⸝⸝•̀ – •́⸝⸝)>]

[MinervaB: What about me?!]

[MinervaB: I wanna join too!!!]

[MinervaB: @Hera_A, I wanna go too! ( ｡ •̀ ⤙ •́ ｡ )]

[MinervaB: (つ╥﹏╥)つ]

[Athena_Lowery: @MinervaB Girl, did you hit your head or something?]

[MinervaB: …]

[Athena_Lowery: @MinervaB Aren’t you two like water and oil? What happened?]

[MinervaB: (⸝⸝๑﹏๑⸝⸝)]

[MinervaB: Hera was a benefactor to both my brother and me, saving us from danger… and I’ve… woken up.]

[MinervaB: I know Hera is a good person. The only reason we fought before was because of my own unreasonable behavior. I’m trying to change.]

[Athena_Lowery: Oooh!!!]

[Athena_Lowery: (O_O)!]

[Athena_Lowery: You must have hit your head really hard during those times.]

Hera couldn’t help but smile as she read the comments, nearly laughing at Athena’s disbelief.

It was clear her best friend couldn’t wrap her mind around Minerva’s sudden change.

Hera herself was still processing how Minerva had gone from being her enemy who was always in her throat—someone who slandered her at every turn and tried to crush her—to someone who was now opening up and even wanting to join them. It was a complete 180-degree turn.

Hera understood Athena’s skepticism about Minerva’s sudden shift in behavior.

After all, it was hard to believe that someone who had once been so vehemently opposed to her could change overnight.

But Hera also knew that, in a world where the storyline held such a tight grip on every character—main and secondary alike—nothing was truly impossible.

With part of Alice’s female lead halo now in her grip, Hera saw the potential to turn Minerva into an ally, just as she had with the others.

This only reaffirmed that Hera’s gamble to steal Alice’s fate and use the male leads as her protection was the right move all along.

The storyline’s hold on everyone was strong, but Hera had managed to shift it in her favor.

It was possible that Minerva had experienced some form of enlightenment, just like Hera, but that seemed unlikely.

If every character in their world could simply break free from their destined paths so easily, Hera wouldn’t have had to struggle so much to steal Alice’s fate.

In that case, everyone would be free to move and act according to their own desires, and the very concept of fate would lose its grip on the world entirely.

While Athena and the others chatted animatedly in the live stream’s comment section, with Athena setting the mood for the viewers, Hera and the rest had little to do.

Daisy, meanwhile, was doing her part, guiding the audience alongside Athena, ensuring everything went smoothly.

[Athena_Lowery: Babe! Why don’t you give us a full tour of the private plane? I should’ve joined you if I knew it was like paradise up there! ૮₍ ˃ ⤙ ˂ ₎ა]

Hera chuckled after reading Athena’s comment.

She knew that Athena and Liz had hit it off ever since their first meeting at Hera’s penthouse.

According to Amy and Hannah, the two had barely stopped talking since then.

It seemed that Liz and Athena had found common ground in their shared love for fashion.

After Liz discovered Hera’s talent for jewelry design, she couldn’t help but be intrigued.

Athena, ever the proud “mother hen,” eagerly began sharing the story of how Hera had designed her first piece of jewelry, which was intended to be used for a costume.

Because of this, after enjoying a meal at Hera’s penthouse, the two women made their way to Liz’s workshop.

There, Liz proudly showed Athena her collection, as well as the designs Hera had sent for cufflinks and tie pins intended for Leo, Luke, Dave, Zhane, Xavier, Rafael, and even her grandfathers.

Athena, intrigued by the intricate process, became even more fascinated.

She watched intently as Liz’s jewelers began cutting the jade pieces Hera had carefully selected for her order, her interest piqued by every delicate movement and detail.

Because of this, Athena was still staying with Liz, lounging nearby as she watched the live stream after receiving a notification that Hera had started a broadcast on her page.

Liz, too, was watching from her phone and began chatting with Athena about Minerva and what had happened.

As Athena had grown closer to Liz and they started to vibe well together, she no longer felt the need to hide the tension between Hera and Minerva.

Liz, being a bit skeptical, shared the same doubts as Athena about how quickly Minerva seemed to have changed.

However, once they saw the private plane Hera was in and the people around her, Athena and Liz’s eyes lit up with curiosity.

Instead of continuing to ask about Minerva, they quickly shifted their focus to asking for a tour of the plane and inquiring about the men around Hera.

Before long, Hera’s face turned red as she realized exactly what Athena was trying to do.

Despite her embarrassment, Hera still took charge and guided the tour around the plane like a professional host.

Dave, ever the reliable cameraman, took responsibility for holding the camera while following her every move.

Xavier, her co-anchor, trailed behind, assisting with the flow of the broadcast.

Meanwhile, Leo and Luke played their roles as models and the perfect backdrop, making the entire live stream feel like an eye-candy showcase that had the viewers’ hearts racing.

[LoveLove: Ahhh! These men are all so delicious looking!]

[Athena__Lowery: @LoveLove girl, you can only admire, not bite. They’re already claimed by my babe. But, honestly, these celestial beings are just meant to be admired, like stars in the sky. ]

[Athena__Lowery: (≧ᗜ≦)]

[Athena__Lowery: My sense of beauty aesthetics has been totally ruined by my best friend. Now, I can’t even look at a normal guy without comparing him to my babe and these handsome men. Guess I’m not alone in this anymore, kekekeke.]

[PasserbyGod: I get it now. You see Hera every day, and that face of hers is truly extraordinary. I guess anything less than that—whether it’s a guy with a bit of charm or a girl who’s just slightly attractive—must seem pretty average to you by comparison.]

[HeraIsMySister: Right! After seeing Sister Hera in person, my whole perspective on beauty has completely shifted. People I once thought were handsome or beautiful now seem so plain in comparison. Wah! I guess my beauty aesthetics have been ruined too!]

[HeraIsMySister: ૮ ⸝⸝o̴̶̷᷄ ·̭ o̴̶̷̥᷅⸝⸝ ྀིა]

[Athena__Lowery: ꉂ (´∀｀)ʱªʱªʱª]

[AuntieNextDoor: ε(´｡•᎑•`)っ ૮ ⸝⸝o̴̶̷᷄ ·̭ o̴̶̷̥᷅⸝⸝ ྀིა]

[AuntieNextDoor: Aww, there there, don’t cry! Aren’t we on our way to watch my little sister Hera’s race? You’ll get to see her soon!]

Hera let out an awkward laugh in front of the camera as the topic shifted yet again.

She scratched the back of her head, glancing around at the men standing beside her.

They all shrugged, equally bewildered.

‘Why does it feel like we’re the ones at fault?’ Hera thought, but she quickly refocused, continuing to give the tour of the plane.