The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 70

Chapter 70: Chapter 70 Pettiness Strikes again
Leo seethed with anger, frustrated by how these individuals consistently hijacked his precious time with his fiancée. He had been restraining his temper, but there was a breaking point beyond which he could no longer tolerate their intrusion.

However, his frustration stemmed from his inability to express his thoughts about this arrangement openly.

Hera found herself caught in the crossfire between these men. It seemed Athena was aware that the male lead squad would be attending the Charity Auction, yet she hadn’t bothered to give Hera a heads-up. Feeling flabbergasted, Hera couldn’t help but grimace.

As the crowd swirled around her, a throbbing headache began to build. Hera silently mulled over how to handle the situation with these men. However, one thing was clear: Leo’s presence was unexpected. He wasn’t part of the male lead squad she had anticipated encountering, so she dismissed their meeting as pure coincidence, opting not to dwell on it further.

But there’s something that flickered inside her head, causing Hera to cast a narrowed glance at Leo. Despite the complexity of the situation in the ladies’ room when she reprimanded and threatened Leo, she opted not to dwell on it too deeply, almost pushing it to the back of her mind.

But now that she had the chance to think about it did she realized that this man acted like a wronged child and even acted cute to get away from touching her inappropriately probably because of her threat of cutting his manhood off.

His emotional display, even shedding a tear, deeply touched her, prompting her to respond with compassion, comforting him as if he were a child in need. A thought even crossed her mind that he might be autistic, given his behavior at that time.

Only now did she remember this piece of information because of her distraught and how fast-paced everything had become. But now that she had the time to consider everything, this man really had complete control of his facial expressions which made it easier for him to act the way he did earlier.

Hera couldn’t help but think sarcastically, ‘With his acting skills and handsome face, he could easily become a promising actor.’

Hera’s lips twitched involuntarily as she realized she had been deceived. However, she found herself unsure of how to address the situation, particularly with more men surrounding her.

‘Ah, forget it! Just forget it!’

Unbeknownst to Leo, his actions have inadvertently tarnished his image in the eyes of his fiancée, who now perceives him as a hooligan and untrustworthy.

‘I even offered him comfort earlier. Ugh, the irony!’

Hera cleared her throat, drawing their attention back to her so she could express herself. “I apologize, Mr. Hendrix, but I have a prior engagement today. However, you don’t need to feel obligated to repay me. It was something I felt compelled to do.” She maintained a composed expression as she delivered her message.

Leo observed how Hera addressed him by his last name with formal honorifics, sensing a certain distance in her tone. He couldn’t shake the feeling that he had somehow done something wrong, yet he struggled to pinpoint the cause. His mind had been preoccupied with thoughts of her long before they ever crossed paths, but he could not remember how he offended her, well aside from when they finally met in a not-so-favorable situation.

Well, he does remember doing some shady stuff to her…

However, before he could even inquire, Hera offered a smile and gracefully interjected, “Thank you for your time, everyone.” Then, turning her attention to Zhane, she added, “And Zhane, thank you. I’ll make sure to express my gratitude for this, as well as for your assistance the last time. I must take my leave now.”

Without waiting for any further conversation, Hera swiftly departed.

Leo seethed with frustration as he noted Hera’s refusal to address him by name while freely doing so with Zhane. Perplexed, he couldn’t recall any transgressions that might have provoked her ire, or he was probably scared to even remember.

Even Rafael cast a slow, questioning glance at Zhane, silently probing for clarification on Hera’s reference to the ‘last time.’ It dawned on him that he hadn’t even inquired about how Zhane came to know Hera in the first place.

After leaving the four of them in the infirmary, Hera did not forget to thank the doctor and nurses for lending the room to them and hastily made her way to the lobby while texting her best friend, Athena.

[Hera: Girl, where are you?]

[Athena: Babe, I was just helping out with the finalization of the earnings that will be sent to the charity foundations.]

[Hera: Will it take a long time?]

[Athena: Yes, why?]

[Hera: I’ll be leaving first then.]

[Hera: You have some explaining to do. (angry_face_emoji)]

[Athena: Are you talking about the male leads? Aren’t they delicious to the bone?!!! (drooling_emoji)]

[Hera: So, you really know huh?!]

[Athena: …]

[Athena: I’m sorry babe, this time, it really slipped my mind… PROMISED!!! It wasn’t intentional.]

[Hera: (-_-)]

[Athena: Babe, I wasn’t trying to surprise you with them. You know how much I have been surrounded by the madams earlier, all I could think about at that time was how to manage at the time being and their attendance was kicked at the back of my mind. And when I finally saw them coming one by one, I couldn’t see you anywhere.]

[Athena: When I finally saw you coming with another divine being, I forgot again because….]

[Hera: Because your gossipy soul had been caught and totally forgot everything else… (-_-)]

[Athena:….]

[Athena: But I saw you left with the three male leads and the other divine being with you. Care to explain what happened?]

…

…

[Athena: Hello babe? You there?! Yoohoo!!!]

[Athena: You’re ignoring me huh?!]

[Athena: Babe!!! (T_T)]

[Athena: This is how you’ll punish me huh?! So petty of you!!!! (T_T)]

Hera smirked as she glanced at the barrage of text messages flooding in from Athena while seated in her car on the way home. She couldn’t help but find it rather petty of herself to leave her best friend hanging, especially regarding the events involving the four men, particularly Leo.

Just the thought of him was enough to stir up a mix of frustration and embarrassment within her. She pushed it to the back of her mind, allowing herself to relax into the seat and release the tension from her body. The 45-minute drive to the mansion provided her with an opportunity to close her eyes and rest.

As Hera arrived at the mansion, she found Cindy already waiting for her at the front door.

Hera greeted Cindy with a smile tinged with defeat. “Cindy, you really don’t need to wait for me. I know how busy you are managing everything, including the Green Dragon Manor. You shouldn’t have to be my shadow on top of everything else.” Hera couldn’t help but feel guilty for burdening Cindy with the role of her personal assistant while knowing she had her own responsibilities to attend to.

Cindy chuckled warmly upon noticing her Young Miss’s visible concern for her well-being. “Miss, taking care of you is my duty and pleasure. Plus, I’ve already passed on my responsibilities at the Green Dragon Manor to capable hands. You can count on me to be by your side whenever you need me.”

“Really?!”

“Yes. Actually, you’ve already met the new General Manager,” Cindy replied, her tone carrying a hint of mystery.

“Who?!”

“The girl you defended during your visit for the viewing.”

Realization dawned on Hera as she recalled the girl who had been struck in the face by the bouquet of roses. “That girl?!” she exclaimed, her memory clicking into place.

Cindy smiled as she confirmed, “Yes, that’s the one… I’ve been grooming her to step into my role for quite some time now, so she’s well-prepared to take on the responsibilities whenever necessary. Additionally, the Old Master rewarded her generously for her dedication to upholding proper etiquette in guest interactions and for her unwavering commitment.”

A broad smile spread across Hera’s lips. “That’s wonderful news! How is she doing now? And how is her injury?”

“The wound was only to the surface of the skin, and the doctor provided her with scar cream to prevent any scarring on her face. In fact, just yesterday, she sent me a picture of her glowing skin,” Cindy replied with a hint of jest in her tone.

“That’s fantastic!” Hera exclaimed with a skip in her step as she made her way back to her room.

She wasted no time, heading straight for a hot bath to soothe her muscles before dinner. After thirty minutes of soaking and changing into comfortable home attire, Hera descended to the dining room for dinner.

As promised, the chef showcased his culinary prowess once again, presenting a mouth-watering dish that graced the table. Without hesitation, Hera took her seat, anticipating the Mediterranean cuisine that awaited her.

The chef began to introduce the dinner, commencing with the starters. “For the appetizers, we have Lamb Sliders with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce. They’re accompanied by roasted pine nuts and an assortment of herbs, all topped off with our family’s signature tahini sauce,” he announced with pride evident in his voice. Moving on to the next course, he continued, “As for the soup, I present the Greek Fish Stew, featuring a medley of fresh shellfish and Mahi-Mahi, sourced directly from Greece and air-shipped to ensure the utmost freshness.”

“For the main course, I’ve prepared Thin Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Feta, and Mint. As for the sides, we have Supper Spanakopita and Whipped Feta with Cucumbers, and last but not the least, Vinsanto” the chef announced, detailing the delectable offerings for the evening.