Athena sighed. "Alright, I’ll go to sleep. Just call me if you need anything, and I’ll be there for you!" She reminded Hera of a few more things and gave a bit of a final nag before hanging up the phone and heading straight to bed.
After the call, Hera refreshed herself and changed before heading out for her run in the garden. Unlike previous days, she didn’t see Luke’s shadow around, nor did she receive any messages from the male leads or even Leo. This was highly unusual, as she typically got good morning texts and a few more messages from all six of them daily, despite having only shared her number with a few.
She decided not to dwell on it, assuming they might simply be very busy. With her mind focused on more pressing matters, she pushed aside any thoughts of romance. Right now, her brain was firmly in battle mode.
After her morning run, she returned to take a shower and changed into her chosen outfit—a feminine, fresh ensemble with a touch of elegance that suited her temperament. This time, she left her hair cascading freely down her shoulders and back. The waves in her hair beautifully framed her features,plementing her outfit perfectly.
She also wore the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Rainbow Minute Repeater Haute Joaillerie watch, adorned with a rainbow of sapphires and diamonds set in a rose gold frame. The watch added a sophisticated yet lively touch to her outfit, perfectlyplementing the college student vibe she aimed to create. For her earrings and ne, she chose ssic white pearls. After giving herself onest look in the mirror, she headed downstairs for breakfast.
As she descended the stairs, Hera found herself deep in thought. Despite Minerva’s vindictiveness, could she really have sunk so low solely for Alexi? Had she given no thought to her family and how they would react if they discovered her actions? Hera had considered testing Rafael with this information, but it felt too heartless to pit the siblings against each other and risk destroying their rtionship when they were talking about the life and death of the other sibling.
Hera let out a shaky exhale as she pondered the situation. Then she recalled Gerald’s observations from their text exchanges about the meticulous way the scandal was leaked to the tabloids. It didn’t seem like something Minerva, with her arrogance andck of subtlety, would orchestrate. It pointed more towards those criminals behind the scenes, who were likely orchestrating these acts to avoid any direct link to Minerva.
<i>’Or could it all just be a diversion?’</i> The thought struck Hera. But without concrete evidence or a clear direction for the investigation, she couldn’t be certain. She felt a pang of sympathy for Rafael, especially since he was starting to change for the better. It was disheartening that things hade to this.
She knew that if Rafael were to learn the full extent of the situation, he would be deeply hurt, and it could potentially destroy him. The thought of being indirectly responsible for that weighed heavily on her, filling her with guilt. However, the severity of the crimes could not be ignored or covered up. It was no longer just about her own safety but about seeking justice for the innocent victims and ensuring that other women who suffered were given the justice they deserved.
But Hera couldn’t shake the unsettling churn in her stomach; she had a nagging feeling that something was off.
[Hera: Gerald, please investigate Minerva’s case thoroughly. Focus on the individuals the police are targeting—examine their operations, their connections with Minerva, and their motives for coboration. Also, try to dy any police action for the time being.]
[Gerald: Young Miss, are you suspecting something?]
[Hera: Weren’t you the one who said that Minerva was too stupid for meticulous nning and execution? If you don’t remember then scroll up to our previous conversation and you’ll see.]