The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 710

Chapter 710: Chapter 710 Your Whole Family Is A Genius
When Hera and Athena arrived at the venue, it was already past noon, and the place was bustling with activity. People were coming and going, and several media outlets had arrived early, setting up their cameras near the entrance. The scene resembled a red carpet event, likely due to the presence of numerous influential women and high-profile actresses attending Athena’s fashion show.

Athena’s designs garnered significant attention—not only because of their uniqueness but also because word had spread that Sasha had personally mentored her. As Sasha’s protégé, Athena had become a rising star in the fashion world, and many sought to become her friends.

Sasha was a globally renowned fashion designer with an extensive network. She had sold countless pieces to the elite. Being associated with Athena now meant a potential connection to Sasha, making her a sought-after figure among wealthy women and men.

Although the fashion show was an invite-only event, eager onlookers gathered outside, hoping to catch a glimpse of the spectacle or mingle with the crowd.

So, both Athena and Hera used the staff-only entrance, avoiding the buzz and commotion at the main entrance, where a crowd had gathered, eager to catch a glimpse of the so-called genius fashion designer—young, talented, and already making waves in the industry.

“Babe, I never thought I’d be called a genius in my entire life,” Athena joked as they walked inside the venue. “After all, not only did you ruin my beauty standards, but you also completely shattered my perception of what a genius is.”

“Don’t think like that. You are undeniably talented and more than deserving of being called a genius. After all, you just turned twenty, yet you’re already running your own fashion show and winning awards,” Hera said with an appreciative smile.

Athena had been designing for a long time, and Hera had worn more than a few of her creations. She loved everything Athena made and wholeheartedly supported her. In Hera’s eyes, Athena was truly a gifted designer.

However, Athena never saw herself that way. She always attributed her success to her transmigration. Before arriving in this novel’s world, she had already been the chief editor of Vogue, exposed to countless fashion trends and designs in her original world.

She could effortlessly draw inspiration from her past experiences to create her own designs. As the former chief editor of Vogue, she had long refined her aesthetic sense to the highest level, sharpening her eye for detail and beauty.

Fashion and design were second nature to her, making them feel less like genius and more like well-honed skills. That is why she never saw herself as a prodigy like others.

“Don’t downplay all your hard work,” Hera said gently. “Even though you remember your past life before transmigrating, you still put in the effort, and you genuinely have talent. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have reached the position of Vogue’s chief editor before turning forty.”

“Besides, don’t they say that true geniuses rarely recognize their own brilliance? It’s not up to them to see it—it’s the people around them who do. That’s why you never considered yourself one. To you, what you’re doing might feel natural and simple, but for others, it’s something they couldn’t achieve no matter how hard they tried, even with endless opportunities.”

She kept her voice low, ensuring that only Athena could hear. The last thing they needed was for someone to overhear their conversation about transmigration and think they were crazy.

Fortunately, their tall, imposing bodyguards were walking a few feet away, forming a discreet yet effective barrier between them and prying ears.

After the airport incident in Barcelona, Hera was no longer allowed to go out without her bodyguards. Although she repeatedly insisted that she could protect herself and knew self-defense, she ultimately agreed to the arrangement for the sake of caution and preparedness.

After all, Athena had mentioned countless mishaps that befell the female lead in the novel, and since Hera intended to take the female lead’s halo from Alice, she had to stay vigilant against the misfortunes that came with the storyline.

“Ha! You’re telling me this?” Athena huffed, crossing her arms. “When I called you a genius, what did you say? That you just have good comprehension skills? Then what do you think of the rest of us—completely lacking common sense?”

Athena was exasperated. She had always insisted that Hera was a genius, and for good reason. A normal person wouldn’t be able to master 22 different languages by the age of 19, being able to predict the stock market with near-perfect accuracy, and make high-risk investments that always paid off.

A normal person wouldn’t have an uncanny ability to read people, learn multiple programming languages at the same time, or possess little hacking skills but refuse to use them simply because the dark web was full of shady characters she didn’t want to associate with.

Athena sometimes felt envious of Hera’s effortless brilliance, yet Hera always brushed it off as “just good comprehension skills.” But wasn’t that exactly what made a genius? Their ability to process and absorb knowledge far beyond the average person? Their minds were wired differently, working in ways most people couldn’t even begin to understand.

Hera simply chuckled, which only fueled Athena’s exasperation. But the more Athena huffed, the more Hera found herself laughing.

Maybe Athena was right.

Maybe she wasn’t.

But to Hera, it didn’t really matter. Even if she was a genius, what difference did it make?

In the original novel, she had still been deceived, but she had still met a tragic end. What was the use of intelligence if she had been nothing more than a fool back then?

“Anyway, let’s drop this topic before my blood starts boiling,” Athena huffed. “Not only are you a genius, but your whole family is full of geniuses. And now, even your future husbands are geniuses! Your future kids are going to be little monster prodigies. Ugh, just thinking about it makes me so envious.”

“But whatever, I’ll just be their godmother! That way, I’ll have little genius monsters by my side without all the hard work. Problem solved!”

By the end of her rant, Athena had already convinced herself, nodding in satisfaction as she giggled. Hera could only shake her head in amusement.

They joked around as they walked deeper into the venue, where the atmosphere shifted into something almost magical.

The entire space was bathed in a soft, mesmerizing glow of purple, blue, pink, and white lights that flickered gently, mimicking the serene beauty of an underwater world.

The venue was designed to resemble a grand coral palace, with a breathtaking illusion of a transparent crystal castle in the background. Delicate bubbles floated through the air, enhancing the dreamlike ambiance.

The seating was elegantly arranged around the runway, ensuring every guest had a perfect view of the show.

In the center, a cascading white light that formed a soft curtain designed to highlight the models as they walked, making them and the exquisite designs they wore stand out like ethereal beings from a mystical underwater realm.

Hera was in awe, her eyes sparkling as she took in the breathtaking setup, while Athena let out an impressed whistle. They glanced around, taking their time to inspect the venue alongside the staff, ensuring everything was in place.