He wasn’t simply "nearby"; in fact, he had traveled from a city quite distant from the event’s location, all because of a crucial meeting. However, Leo was determined to witness Hera’s equestrianpetition in person. So, he arranged for a helicopter to transport him from and to the event, eager to seize an opportunity to get closer to Hera. In fact, he even went as far as sponsoring the event to ensure it was impably organized, providing everything necessary for everyone’sfort, particrly Hera’s.
Who would have anticipated someone audacious enough to scheme under his watchful eye? Leo found himself grimly observing the CCTV footage from the security room, witnessing Xavier’s relentless attempts to flirt with Hera, his future wife, as if oblivious to boundaries. Leo’s gaze bore into Xavier through the camera feed, his frustration palpable. Only the intervention of his assistant prevented him from impulsively rushing to the stables to pull Xavier away from Hera.
Had Leo’s assistant not skillfully intervened, coaxing Leo with the reminder that his intentions would be instantly revealed if he rushed to Hera and Xavier, potentially jeopardizing his carefullyid ns for their ’chance encounter’, Leo might have impulsively dashed off to confront Xavier long before.
This also indicates that Leo was fully aware of Hera’s ns from the start. The stable cameras not only providedprehensive 360-degree coverage but also boasted 4K resolution and excellent audio capabilities. While Leo hadn’t intended to eavesdrop on Hera’s scheming, the close proximity of one camera to Hera’s cubicle inadvertently exposed her ns to him.
Unaware that his own assistant had orchestrated the surveince setup, Leo’s tension eased upon discovering Hera’s n to not confront the bald man head-on, and not nning to risk her own safety. After realizing she wasn’t seeking to be a hero but rather meticulously nned her actions using her own resources from the dark, Leo refrained from impulsively intervening, allowing Hera to handle the situation on her own terms.
Leo emerged from the security room just as Hera was gearing up topete. Opting for a seat in the bleachers closer to the race track but distanced from the bustling crowd, he ensured an undisturbed view of Hera’s race.
He took proactive measures, instructing his team to assist Hera’s associates in gathering evidence while maintaining vignt surveince to prevent any foul y such as drugging Hera’s horse. However, Leo was taken aback by the audacity of the bald man, who brazenly attempted to make advances on Hera in broad daylight and amidst a crowd.
Leo seethed with rage as he witnessed the man’s intentions unfold, causing his breath to catch in his throat. Thankfully, Hera remained vignt and avoided harm. But had she been endangered, Leo’s fury would have known no bounds. He swore to obliterate the man’s entire lineage from the face of the earth while condemning the bald man to a fate worse than hell, and he would be the one wishing he had never been born.
"That’s fantastic news! My friend and I just finished our round as well!" Hera’s infectious enthusiasm snapped Leo back to reality. His gaze locked onto her radiant amber eyes, gleaming like the sun. It was evident she was thrilled with how thepetition had unfolded.
Leo joined her in smiling, his expression mirroring her joy as he offered heartfelt congrattions. The moment, captured by the camera, radiated warmth and harmony. Hera, observing Leo’s genuine reaction and wholehearted support, felt a surge of happiness and excitement after days of tireless effort. It seemed as though all her hard work had finally paid off.
Xavier, in contrast, couldn’t conceal his discontent as he felt overshadowed by Leo’s presence. Unable to find an opportunity to interject in their conversation, he could only tighten his lips in frustration. Clearly, at a disadvantage, Xavier found himselfckingpared to Leo’s effortless conversational prowess, meaning, being talkative.
Xavier’s notion of "talkative" seemed to imply using more words than himself, which was actually just one or two words more. However, in reality, Leo wasn’t particrly talkative, especiallypared to his chattiness in the livestream chatroom. Leo was more inclined towards action rather than words, sharing a simr disposition with Xavier in this regard.