She finds herselfpelled to speak up. "I was merely borrowing it from my closest friend; her uncle owns a car dealership," she exins. Hera can only attempt to feign confidence for now. It’s crucial to address the situation, particrly in the public eye, to prevent being unjustlybeled as an escort or a kept woman. Such assumptions could tarnish her reputation, a risk she cannot afford. "Besides," she adds, "she recently weed a new baby, so she left her other cars for me to use.


    <i>’I’m sorry Athena, I’ll use you are my shield for now. Let me just treat you somewhere after this.’</i> Hera silently pledges to herself to indulge Athena with another shopping spree or a day of doing whatever she pleases.


    However, Zen appears to have a different agenda, showing no inclination to veer from the topic as he presses on. "There are only a handful of car dealerships in the country that have ess to such limited editions worldwide. Who is your best friend’s uncle?"


    Hera couldn’t fathom what was wrong with Zen; she had been subtly signaling him to drop the subject from the start, yet he seemed oblivious to her cues this time. His usual quick wit appeared to becking. Nevertheless, Hera responded, "I believe he’s the CEO of A&D Car Dealership." Despite the turmoil brewing within her, Hera maintained herposure outwardly, her demeanor poised and collected.


    "Oh, CEO Jackson! That exins it. He’s renowned for his ability to procure such exceptional cars, boasting an extensive collection of rarities." Zen nodded repeatedly, his gaze fixed on the Bugatti Mistral with profound admiration, his arms crossed. "Were you aware that he was quite the aplished racer in his youth? My grandfather mentioned that he kickstarted his business with the winnings from his races."


    As Zen skillfully redirected the conversation away from them, Hera finally grasped his intention. A warmth spread through her heart, causing her lips to purse slightly as she tried to maintain herposure, ensuring her expression remained steadfast, especially since they were still essentially in the presence of the camera.


    It appears Zen shares Hera’s goal, recognizing that her initial exnation alone might not suffice to dispel the suspicion surrounding her, whether as a kept mistress or a sugar baby. Thus, Zen interjects with additional probing questions, aiming to elicit a moreprehensive response. By doing so, he intends to provide viewers with a clearer understanding of the situation and help Hera better rify her circumstances.


    So, even if someone attempted to sow discordter on and exploit this issue to tarnish Hera’s reputation, there was already a prepared exnation ready to be utilized. However, as quick-witted as he was, Zen also recognized that acquiring the Pagani Codalunga was no easy feat, akin to obtaining a vintage car from a dedicated collector. Despite CEO Jackson’s influence, securing such a rare vehicle and permitting his niece’s friend to drive it around would pose significant challenges and is close to impossible.


    He understood that while the Jacksons and the Lowerys may be affluent, their connections were limited, and A&D Car Dealershipcked the established wealth and influence needed for such a grand gesture. Despite sensing Hera’s attempt to conceal something, he remainedmitted to assisting her in restoring her reputation. Having spent a week with her, he hade to understand Hera’s character and refused to entertain the notion that she could be a kept mistress.


    Even the spouses of high-ranking executives wouldn’t typically have the privilege of driving such an exotic car. What’s more telling is that upon hearing about the car being rear-ended, she disyed no visible signs of distress. Even if she were thick-skinned, the news would likely cause some degree of nervousness or agitation. Most people, upon hearing such news, might forget to inquire about the well-being of the person involved and would likely react with immediate anger, focusing solely on the damage to the car.


    Zen wasn’t the sole observer of this anomaly; even Xavier and those well-versed in cars caught on. However, these perceptive individuals could be counted on one hand, so the situation remained manageable. Meanwhile, Leo, watching from the sidelines, contemted aiding Hera in quietly restoring her reputation while they were still on the show, aiming to prevent the issue from escting and bing distorted. The true dangery in the story being twisted and manipted as it spread.


    But it seems he does not need to step in anymore since Zen already did the part.