Hera responded with a simple smile, allowing Rafael to form his own conclusions. If she were to discover Rafael’s various spections about her, she would undoubtedly find them amusing.


    With Hera’s silence, Rafael chose to cease his inquiries and redirect his attention to the matter at hand. He realized he had be deeply intrigued by Hera’s affairs, a fascination driven by his business acumen to sign artists with the potential to be prominent figures. In today’s mediandscape, many celebrities cultivaterge followings based on their appearance alone, regardless of gender.


    Furthermore, Rafael acknowledged that he was still grappling with the stress caused by his sister’s recent troubles. Despite his efforts to alleviate CEO Jackson’s anger, it still remained and he also tried to quell the online spection surrounding Hera’s alleged cheating boyfriend, the rumors continued to gain traction following her interview. Despite Rafael’s attempts to erase evidence and mitigate the situation, most of the spections continued to circle back to his sister.


    Unbeknownst to Rafael, it was Hera who was strategically leaking evidence bit by bit. Despite Rafael’s relentless efforts to delete traces of information, small pieces of evidence continued to resurface shortly afterward.


    He took on the task of tracing the ounts behind the information leaks, deploying his team of expert hackers for the job. Despite their formidable skills, however, his adversaries proved as elusive as an eel, leading to disappointing results from their efforts.


    He knew that this conspicuous pattern of suppression would undoubtedly draw attention, fueling the public’s curiosity andpelling them to seek out the truth. Rafael, with his extensive industry experience, understood this dynamic well. It was precisely why he was so eager to sign Hera—recognizing her potential to generate significant buzz and intrigue.


    His objective was to leverage Hera’s influence to quell the conflict with Alexi and demonstrate to the public that they harbored no ill will towards each other, as evidenced by their willingness to work together in the samepany. Rafael strategized to engineer opportunities for them to appear alongside each other in a Variety Shows or dramas, aiming to bury the issue down the drain. Additionally, he aimed to preemptively dispel any spection of a feud between Hera and his sister over a man.


    He disapproved of Alexi’s exploitation of his sister for career advancement. However, ording to his investigation, it was his sister who initiated everything. She was well aware of Alexi’s pre-existing long-term rtionship, yet she chose to insert herself into the situation regardless.


    Despite expressing his disapproval of his sister’s choices, she resorted to emotional maniption, threatening suicide if anyone intervened in her rtionship with Alexi. Despite their family’s objections, they prioritized his sister’s well-being over everything else, sumbing to her demands and allowing her to continue her involvement with Alexi.


    Hera looked up after thoroughly reading the contract, only to find Rafael visibly distracted, his brows tightly knitted in an unreadable expression. She cleared her throat to draw his attention back. "Mr. Briley, I’ve reviewed the contract and I’m in agreement. I’m ready to sign."


    Hearing Hera’s captivating voice snapped him back to reality. There was a soothing quality to her tone, perhaps due to herposed and reliable demeanor. In an instant, his racing thoughts came to a halt, allowing him to fully concentrate on the matter at hand.


    He nodded at Hera as she signed the agreement, then handed her one of the copies neatly enclosed in a leather folder. He carefully stowed away the other copy in a secure location.


    Abruptly, he posed a question. "Have you given any thought to my offer of joining mypany as an artist?"


    Hera responded politely, "I’m sorry, Mr. Briley, but I don’t see myself pursuing celebrity status. I value the privacy of my current lifestyle." After a brief pause, she added, "However, I do appreciate the offer." She offered him a warm smile.


    Rafael nodded in acknowledgment. "I understand," he said. He then positioned himself near the exit and motioned for Hera to follow him.


    Hera sat still, her brow furrowed in confusion. Rafael noticed her puzzlement and took the initiative to rify. "Remember mentioning attending a reunion? I’ll send you there." he dered, his tone carrying an authoritative edge rather than a mere suggestion.


    Hera maintained herposure, meeting Rafael’s gaze steadily. "I appreciate the gesture, Mr. Briley, but I already have transportation arranged waiting outside," she replied politely.


    He presumed Hera had arrived by taxi and extended the offer to send her to her destination, aiming to build rapport. Despite acknowledging her response, his business instincts remained sharp; he couldn’t resist seizing opportunities. Aware of Hera’s mary value, he harbored concerns thatpetitors might be catching up on her potential, and view her as a lucrative asset to be wooed away.


    However, he refrained from further insistence upon Hera’s firm rejection. Instead, he simply offered to escort her out. Despite Hera’s persistent denials, Rafael’s unwavering expression conveyed his determination not to relent, ensuring she had a ride waiting downstairs, a gesture of his concern for her safety and well-being.


    Rafael’s patience wore thin with each rejection from Hera, evident in the growing irritation etched across his face. Sensing his frustration, Hera relented, allowing him to follow her as she boarded the elevator. Every person they passed cast wide-eyed nces their way, unustomed to witnessing the CEO personally escorting a guest out of his office; typically, such duties were delegated to his assistant.


    But their surprise didn’t end there; initially assuming he was merely escorting the female guest to the elevator, onlookers were further taken aback when they witnessed Rafael stepping onto the elevator as well.


    They initiated a thread on thepany group chat, sharing a photo of Hera and Rafael entering the elevator.


    [AnnaB: OMG! Did you all catch this? Is she our CEO’s girlfriend?! My Adonis has been snatched away!!!! Argh!]


    [MarisL: Seriously?! Is this for real?!]


    [AbbyN: I witnessed it firsthand! He got into the lift with that gorgeous woman and was even sweet to her! Feeling a tad bitter myself now!!!]


    [JorgeC: Whoa! Isn’t she my Goddess Hera, the one who’s been trendingtely?!!! Oh, and did any of you catch sight of the Bugatti La Voiture Noire parked outside? It was absolutely SICK!!!]


    [AaronD: No kidding, dude!!! I’ve only ever seen it in magazines as one of the most expensive hypercars out there!!!]


    Thepany group chat erupted with discussions on three hot topics: Rafael’s rumored girlfriend, Hera’s signing as an artist within thepany, and the jaw-dropping supercar parked in front of their building. The buzz quickly spread beyond thepany, making its way onto the inte and igniting a wildfire of spection.