Now, a profound realization dawned upon Zen, and he stole a nce at his grandfather, consumed by guilt. If his newfound understanding held true, then he had unknowingly caused his grandfather sorrow for an extended period—not just him, but also his sister. Both of them had actively avoided their grandfather due to the same apprehensions.
Zen’s gaze then shifted to Hera, pondering, "If it weren’t for them visiting her ce, would I have ever realized this crucial insight?" He couldn’t help but acknowledge the positive influence Hera had brought into his life since they first met on the show. Recalling his grandfather’s words about Hera, Zen’s gaze softened with a sense of gratitude. When Hera noticed his gaze, she returned a sweet smile, reminiscent of a younger sister seeking approval from her elder brother. Zen couldn’t resist offering his praise, his voice tender and admiring with a hint of dotingness, "You truly are amazing, Hera."
Upon hearing Zen’s affectionate tone, Hera couldn’t help but giggle like a delighted child, herughter bubbling forth unexpectedly in front of everyone, momentarily forgetting the presence of the male leads. Her giggle was as refreshing and light as a summer breeze, weaving its way into their hearts, captivating them all as they watched her with fondness.
Sensing that all eyes were now fixed on her, Hera’s giggle caught in her throat like a deer caught in headlights. Her cheeks flushed crimson, and she took on an endearingly shy and adorable demeanor, captivating those around her. So mesmerized were some of them that they found themselves unconsciously holding their breath, enraptured by her presence.
Feeling awkward, Hera was relieved when Amy arrived with impable timing, just in the nick of time to rescue her from her ufortable situation.
"Young Miss, the food is ready," Amy announced casually. Hera’s breath caught in her throat as she realized her oversight—she had forgotten to instruct Amy and Hannah not to address her as "young miss" in front of the visitors. Revealing her true identity prematurely could pose a problem, especially since she hadn’t yet established a close rtionship with the male leads.
She was too busy nning for the future, Hera realized she had overlooked the present moment and berated herself for her oversight. If her identity were exposed prematurely, before her grandfather’s introduction, she’d be a vulnerable target for those with nefarious intentions towards the Avery family. Despite their vast wealth, she understood that power transcended mere money—shecked the influence to wield their considerable resources effectively. In such a scenario, she’d be akin to a plump piece of meat dangled before a ravenous wolf, leaving their family vulnerable to exploitation and harm.
If the male leads were to discover Hera’s true identity before she had earned their trust, they might turn against her even quicker than they did in the novel. Their actions in siding with Alice against the Avery family weren’t solely driven by affection for her; as businessmen, they were adept at calcting risks and rewards. Aligning themselves with the Avery family wasn’t as lucrative as gaining control over them, which is why they didn’t hesitate to oppose a conglomerate family such as the Avery Consortium. Moreover, they possessed the ideal weapon—the lovestruck Hera —to wield against the Avery family at the opportune moment.
As quick-witted as Amy, who had served in the Avery mansion for over a decade, Hera’s reaction struck her as unusual. Sensing Hera’s difort, Amy decided to provide an exnation. "Young Miss Athena called to check up on you and wanted me to inform you that she’ll be back tomorrow."
Upon hearing Amy’s additional words, Hera released a silent sigh of relief inside her head. Her heart felt lodged in her throat as she raced to formte a n to address the situation with everyone. However, she found herself spared the need to speak as Amy’s words subtly implied that, since Hera was living with Athena, it was appropriate to address her as "young miss" out of respect for Athena.