The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 687

Chapter 687: Chapter 687 Bring Her Down
Rafael also gifted Hera a comprehensive list of endorsements and contracts that he knew Betty, Hera’s manager, wouldn’t turn down.

However, his gift didn’t end there.

Even while still injured, he managed to go out with other investors and producers to drink with them. Unlike his usual arrogant and intimidating self, he humbled himself for the first time when he was doing it for Hera.

However, the way Rafael humbled himself wasn’t the type he needed to win them over; he was simply a little nicer to them, and that small effort was perceived as significant and flattering by others. It already formed a stark contrast to his boss’s mafia-like appearance and actions.

After all, Rafael was like a terror to others.

He didn’t realize that he was doing this just to gain more benefits for Hera. In fact, Hera didn’t need it; she was on the rise, and many companies wanted her to be their ambassador or spokesperson.

Meanwhile, others wanted her to appear in MVs or do cameos since they were still unaware of her capabilities as an actress.

However, her ability as an ambassador had already garnered significant attention and profit from many companies that chose to partner with her.

But still, the opportunities Rafael has provided Hera were all top-notch, and those people and producers are usually the powerful ones who aren’t easily swayed by money and influence like Rafael’s.

These opportunities should have belonged to Alice in the novel but were now being given to Hera. As Hera read Rafael’s list of opportunities, she felt like a fishbone had been removed from her throat.

She knew what it could do for her career and that it was increasing her chances of rising higher than she already was. All the while, Rafael’s PR team was helping Hera boost her presence on the internet.

Xavier was also working with Rafael to help Hera gain traction in the entertainment industry, but they both prepared some jewelry that they selected themselves. Nevertheless, what they gifted Hera was no less than what the others prepared, and they put in their effort to show how much she meant to them.

Hera, pleased with the gifts she received, prepared to leave with all the flowers and presents she had. Daisy and she worked together to carry them out of her lounge. Emily, who had witnessed this, wanted to make a snide remark towards Hera, but Hera simply ignored her.

“Little sister, Hera, are you going home now?” Zen came out of the shared lounge.

“Yes, I am going home.”

“Then let me help you with these. Are they from Xavier and Leo?”

“Yes, some of them,” Hera nodded happily. It’s not that she was boasting; she was just genuinely happy.

“So, did your other suitor give you a gift too?” Zen teased as he looked at Hera, who seemed all bashful and flushed, like a little girl who had just received a really nice present. He couldn’t help but tease her like a little sister.

Hera nodded as Zen helped them carry the flowers because the bouquet was so large and there were so many that Hera and Daisy wouldn’t be able to manage it on their own.

Consequently, their exit was a grand spectacle, and many staff members noticed how much they were carrying out.

Numerous female staff and actresses envied Hera, but alongside that admiration, there were also those who felt jealous and resented the attention and affection Hera received not only from the staff but also from so many good men.

So, after Daisy and Hera arrived at Hera’s place and Zen dropped them off before leaving immediately, he didn’t check on his grandfather because he wasn’t home at the moment.

After seeing him off, Hera helped Amy and Hannah, along with Daisy, as they happily arranged the flowers in the vases.

Then they chatted joyfully while putting away the gifts in the walk-in closet. Hera also set aside some of her jewelry to make room for the jewelry and bags she received.

Since all six of the men come to her room from time to time to spend time with her, she arranges their gifts somewhere they can easily see them when they visit so they know she likes and appreciates them. This way, they would also feel happy.

This little psychology was something Hera picked up from her time working in high-end establishments, where she observed men giving gifts to women they dated.

Those men were often just flaunting their wealth, but Leo, Luke, Zhane, Rafael, Xavier, and Dave were different. She could tell they put so much thought into their gifts that she wanted to make them happy and show her appreciation for what they did for her with this simple gesture. It was subtle yet profoundly meaningful.

After she and the others finished arranging things, it was already 1 am, so Hera hurriedly washed up and then rested happily.

However, what she didn’t know was that while she was happily dreaming in her room, a whirlwind of events was already unfolding on the internet, where she found herself at the center once again.

Why?

Well, it was because someone with malicious intent took a picture of Zen and Hera coming out of Zen’s car, holding numerous items. This was paired with a comparison photo showing Hera receiving many gifts in her lounge, making it look quite small.

Not only was the picture from Hera’s community leaked, but also the one from the studio.

What baffled Betty, who received the news in the middle of the night, was how the person who sent the photo to the tabloids managed to get a picture of Hera’s vicinity when Hera’s place was well protected and shouldn’t have been accessible to the press or anyone who didn’t live there.

Unless, of course, the picture came from an insider who works inside the Green Dragon Manor.

If it was only the picture from the studio, it would be easier for Betty to identify and drag the person who took this to slander Hera, who was being kept by many old businessmen just as it was portrayed in the pictures.

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[#1 Trending!!! Hera Ainsley was spotted receiving gifts from her sugar daddy while also maintaining her relationship with the celebrity Zen, whom she met in ‘The Quest’]

[#2 Trending!!! Hera Captured Dating Zen.]

[#3 Trending!!! Hera, a Clout Chasing Queen goes after Zen.]

[Oreo0123: Are you sure they only met on the Variety show and didn’t know each other from before? And what about those expensive gifts in the picture? Do you really think she is being supported by old, greasy business tycoons?]

[SophiaLove: wait, I heard from a friend in the entertainment industry that Hera got the female lead role through someone’s support. Don’t you think it was one of the men behind her success? What about those young, handsome guys she featured in her last live stream? Were they just a tactic to enhance her image as a popular female celebrity?]

[AnnaB: What are you talking about, @SophiaLove? Did you seriously believe those marketing accounts claiming that Hera was dating anyone else? Seriously? Those six suitors she has are already rich, handsome, and powerful; would she choose an old coot when she already has a tank filled with goldfish?!]

[SophiaLove: What about goldfish?]

[Athena_Lowery: Seriously, do people still believe everything they see on the internet? It’s obviously just a way to manipulate the public into thinking this to undermine Hera and make them hate her. And did they really think that Hera still needs to use an old man’s power to get a role? If she ever wanted a role, all she would have to do is say so, and there would be a line of options for her to choose from. What are you talking about?!]

[Athena_Lowery: Besides, as her best friend, do you really think I would let anyone take advantage of my beautiful angel friend when I can help her if needed? Dang! Just thinking about those old greasy coots putting their hands on her makes me imagine Hera throwing a big guy into the ground with her shoulder throw. Don’t think she’s easy to bully just because she’s nice. Believe me when I advise you to.]

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As always, Athena was the first to notice this topic and the first to engage with the trolls online, demonstrating her power as a fellow troll. She ensured that she wasn’t losing ground and wasn’t afraid to offend anyone. Because of this, she didn’t get a wink of sleep during the night, while Hera slept like a baby after feeling happy from the gifts and love she received.

And during this short time, the online topic has already fermented, and by morning, a few more trending topics appeared.

[#1 Trending! Hera Ainsley bought her way in to get the female lead role, stealing it from Alice Quinn, who was supposed to play the female protagonist in Director Nick’s film.]

[#4 Trending! Alice Quinn debunked the allegations against Hera but couldn’t help but cry during her debunking.]