asionally, some of the male leads would also share simr experiences, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual understanding among everyone present. This contributed to the lighthearted atmosphere that enveloped the gathering.


    At this moment, Hera momentarily forgot that the male leads were supposed to be her enemies, alongside Minerva and Alice. However, even as such thoughts crossed her mind, she remained keenly aware of her boundaries. Nheless, she couldn’t help but feel genuinely content, knowing she had sessfully cultivated a positive rtionship with Zen and Bry’s family.


    Previously, Hera devoted herself to bncing her part-time jobs while also cultivating a connection with Alexi’s family. She held a sincere belief that her efforts could reshape the trajectory of her future, particrly due to the distinct way Alexi treated her. Hera believed that through her genuine dedication, they would perceive her sincerity. However, she remained unaware that these sentiments were influenced by the storyline itself. It’s only now that she grasps the profound impact of the narrative influence. These emotions, once believed to be her own, were in fact shaped by the storyline’s direction. This realization prompts Hera to reflect on the potent effect of the storyline, a revtion that had previously eluded her, as she never delved deeply into these underlying feelings and thoughts.


    In parallel to the Hera depicted in the novel, she encountered criticism from Alexi’s family due to her impoverished and orphaned background. Despite her efforts, they harbored disdain towards her, often using her of holding Alexi back. However, during those moments, Hera found sce in Alexi’s unwavering support. His defense of her bolstered her spirits, leading her to believe that with time, she could ovee these challenges. She envisioned a future where, if she distanced herself from the main characters and their love story, she could carve out afortable existence, free from the hardships imposed by the storyline.


    Hence, she kept her true identity hidden from Alexi until she was certain that the timing was right. Her intention was to ensure that when she eventually revealed the truth, she could embrace life to the fullest alongside her grandfather, fulfilling her duties as the heiress of the Avery family without causing them any harm.


    As Hera witnessed Alexi with Minerva, she realized the inescapable grip of the storyline’s influence. At that moment, it felt as though the weight of the world was crushing her spirit. Her dedication and hope seemed futile, shattered by the realization that she was merely a cannon fodder in a narrative not of her own making.


    So, she resolved that if the world desired her and her loved ones to perish like flies, she would defy it alongside its favored child, Alice. All she sought was a life liberated from the world’s constraints, with the power to shape her own destiny. Yet, she couldn’t grasp why the storyline insisted on dragging her and her family down to hell just to ensure thefort and happiness of the female lead and her male leads.


    That’s why she resolved to target the male leads. After all, who could contend with the female lead other than the chosen male counterparts destined for her? If the female lead possessed a halo to shield and elevate her position, it stood to reason that the male leads had their own protective halos, elevating them to higher status so they could stand by the female lead, shielding and supporting her from whateveres her way.


    As Hera pondered her grievances, she maintained aposed and gentle smile on her face. She recognized that her current demeanor was more akin to that of a story’s viiness rather than a mere cannon fodder. However, feeling trapped by the world’s influence, she resolved to embrace this role. Refusing to surrender without a fight, she vowed to wield the very sword the world had forged against itself and its chosen child, prepared to lead them to their downfall.


    Hera made a conscious effort to halt her overthinking, recognizing its impact on her mood and ability to be present in the moment. She immersed herself in the enjoyment of the meal alongside everyone else. Afterward, they took a brief rest before Bry’s father and the other guests returned to the parking lot to help transport the gifts Hera had received from the vigers, including the live chickens and ducks.