She surmised that Athena must have been the one to bring her to the hospital upon arriving. Scanning the room for any sign of her friend, Hera found it empty, with no trace of Athena to be found.


    "If you''re searching for thedy who brought you in, she stepped out to make a call. But let''s focus on your well-being for now. Shall we continue with my questions?"


    Hera nodded and offered her apologies for not responding earlier. "I''m sorry, doctor. I don''t feel any difort, but I do feel quite weak."


    The doctor nodded understandingly. "It''s understandable. You''ve pushed yourself physically and emotionally, especially on an empty stomach." He paused, his gaze shifting to her face. "You''re young, and it''s crucial to prioritize your health. Fortunately, it seems you''re dealing with gastritis, but neglecting your well-being could lead to ulcers or even worseplications down the line."


    Despite his stern demeanor, he remained a caring and dedicated doctor at heart. Hera smiled warmly at him and nodded in agreement. "I''ll heed your advice, Doc. Thank you!"


    "Hmmm." He hummed in agreement and continued. "No need for thanks, it''s all part of the job. I''ll pass your prescription to the nurse, and you can pick it up at their station. Just make sure to follow the instructions and take your medicine on schedule. I''ll be off now."


    "Thank you again, Doctor!"


    Hera''s carefree smile seemed to soften the doctor''s stern expression, causing the corners of his lips to twitch upward slightly before he exited the roompletely.


    After a brief wait, Athena returned, her eyes lighting up with relief as she saw Hera awake. "Oh my goodness! You scared me there!" Approaching the bed, Athena took a seat beside Hera and inquired, "How are you feeling?"


    "Feeling better now. The doctor said it was just gastritis," Hera replied with a weak smile.


    "Are you hungry?"


    Hera nodded.


    "Great! I brought chicken porridge and some fruits for you," Athena eximed as she wheeled the food table to Hera''sp and arranged the meal. "Want me to y the part of the caring nurse and feed you?" she asked yfully.


    Hera couldn''t help but chuckle at Athena''s yfulness, feeling a wave offort wash over her. She realized that having a loyal friend like Athena was far moreforting than any romantic rtionship could ever be.


    "I''m perfectly capable of feeding myself, you know. My hands aren''t disabled," Hera remarked with a smile, gently urging Athena to take a seat in the nearby chair.


    Athena chuckled lightly and allowed Hera to eat her food, taking out her phone to browse the inte to pass the time. However, her amusement quickly turned to frustration as she stumbled upon a trending topic online, causing her to let out an exasperated yelp. "The audacity!" she eximed, her anger palpable.


    Hera paused mid-bite and nced over at Athena. "What''s wrong?" she asked, noticing her friend''s sudden change in demeanor.


    Athena''s frustration bubbled over, and she couldn''t contain it any longer. She handed her phone to Hera, urging her to see for herself what had sparked her anger.


    [#Trending: An extreme fan breaches the apartment of Rising Star Alexi!!!]


    [#Trending: An extreme fan tried to seduce the Rising star, Alexi!!!]


    The post includes Hera''s photo, leaving her fully exposed without any blurring or concealment, making her easily recognizable to everyone. The attached photo captures the moment she was forcefully pushed outside.


    Hera read through thements.


    [alexiismyhusband: She is beautiful, no wonder she is confident to seduce my brother Alexi...]


    [IampasserbyGod: There are people like her everywhere... It is really disgusting!!!]


    Thesements are a little better but there are those who threw curses and death threats too.


    [Aleximybrother: A vermin like her needs to be drowned, it''s my good deed for our brother Alexi. I hope he will not be traumatized by this incident]


    [Hornydog: LOL, if I have that kind of beauty throwing herself at me, I''d be totally happy. XOXOXO]


    [Alexi_is_my_husband: When I see this bitch, I''ll throw sulfuric acid on her face so she''ll have no chance to seduce anyone.]


    [Auntienextdoor: Women nowadays would do anything for money and fame. In our days.... TSK! TSK!]


    The more Hera read thements, the colder her heart grew. It''s hard to believe that Minerva and Alexi weren''t aware of this situation. It seems very likely that Minerva is the mastermind behind this trending topic.


    Then, another trending topic began to gain traction in online searches. It was a post by Minerva, featuring a picture of her and Alexi enjoying dinner at a five-star hotel, with Alexi presenting her with a bouquet of red roses. The caption read, "I''m so happy to have such a sweet boyfriend. Happy 1st Anniversary, my love."


    The same post was liked and shared by Alexi''s official social media ount which garnered thousands of likes and almost half a millionments.


    [Alexiforlife: OMG! They are a match made in heaven!!!]


    [Alexifandom: I''M IN LOVE with this couple!]


    [Alexifandom1: So they''ve been dating for a year now, or maybe more! OMG]


    [alexiismyhusband: I believed in love again.]


    [Alexi_is_my_husband: I ept my defeat. I''m d that Ms. Briley seemed to be unaffected by the extreme fan incident.]


    There was a lot of support for their rtionship deration and the fan''s hatred towards Hera intensified, they searched for her on social media and flooded her ount with insults and curses.


    This solidified Minerva''s status as Alexi''s girlfriend, while Hera was relegated to the role of just an obsessed fan. Hera and Athena seethed with anger at the injustice of it all.


    "We can''t let this go, Hera. We need to clear your name."


    "I know... And I will." Hera''s voice turned a degree colder.


    "What''s your n?" Athena asked worriedly.


    Before Hera could respond, the door swung open, catching her off guard. To her surprise, her grandfather entered the room, his expression stern yet caring. "Would you like me to handle this, my dear?" he asked, his tone gentle yet authoritative.


    "Grandpa!" Hera''s voice trembled, tears welling up in her eyes. The sight of her grandfather filled her with a mixture of relief and anguish, prompting her to release all the pent-up frustration and injustice she had endured. With choked sobs, she looked utterly pitiful, and her grandfather couldn''t bear to see his granddaughter in such distress, feeling his heart ache for her.


    Despite being in his 60s, the old man still possessed a robust and sturdy frame; if not for his white hair, he could easily pass for a man in his 50s. However, his stern demeanor softened into flustered concern upon seeing his granddaughter in tears. Despite his initial intentions, he found himself unable to scold her for her actions, knowing he couldn''t bear to see her in such distress over a man like Alexi.


    He took long strides and stood before his granddaughter, doing his utmost tofort her and coax her tears to cease. However, no matter how hard he tried, Hera''s cries only grew more intense with each attempt.


    After shedding enough tears, her eyes were swollen, and she finally responded to her grandfather''s earlier statement. "Grandpa, I''ll handle this situation," she dered, wiping away her tears before continuing, "I''m ready to return and take on the responsibility and inherit the consortium."