Hera then had a sudden thought: What if Alice was aware of something? Perhaps Alice had discovered that she was special, that her second chance at life was not just an ordinary gift but a sign that she was meant to lead and reshape the world ording to her vision. However, such awareness seemed far-fetched. Unless Alice was inherently delusional, she would likely view her new life as a simple stroke of good fortune, believing that her karma had given her a chance to start afresh.


    Hera let out a heavy sigh before asking, "What’s thetest on the evidence we posted online about Alexi’s cheating and Minerva’s oppression?"


    Gerald replied with a satisfied tone, "The response to that has been excellent and is unfolding just as nned. Manyizens have begun boycotting both Alexi and Minerva. Several majorpanies, concerned about their reputations, have canceled their contracts with Alexi. Some even absorbed the cancetion fees to distance themselves from his scandal. Alexi is now under house arrest to ensure his safety, as there was a riot at one of his endorsement events when the scandal reached its peak, and he narrowly escaped severe injury."


    Gerald chuckled, "It turns out that the rioters were mainly his female fans who had been ardently defending his fairytale romance with Minerva. They were devastated when the evidence started piling up. Rafael’spany has been swamped, constantly having to deal with one scandal after another—it’s like a game of whack-a-mole. Every time they think they’ve buried one issue, another pops up!"


    Hera asked, a hint of nervousness in her voice, "And how did Rafael react to the impact this is having on hispany and his sister?"


    Gerald chuckled, leaning in slightly as he shared, "Rafael’s reaction has been quite unusual. Normally, he would retaliate fiercely against anyone targeting hispany or his people, even turning the usations back on the users. But this time, he’s kept a surprisingly low profile. His PR team’s responses have beenckluster, and he hasn’t defended his sister at all. Instead, I’ve heard through the grapevine that he’s nning to send her abroad to a boarding school. But that’s still unconfirmed, just something I picked up from the rumor mill."


    Hera’s expression shifted suddenly, a mix of anticipation and unease clouding her face. She felt a nagging fear that Rafael’s quiet reaction could be a cover, designed to mislead or redirect attention. After all, where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire. The rumor might be deliberately circted to reach specific ears or make certain connections, but it could also just be a coincidence or the result of Gerald’s thoroughness. The uncertainty was unsettling, leaving Hera unsure of how to proceed.


    "But we can’t let him send Minerva abroad just yet," Hera said solemnly. "Although we suspect she might be a scapegoat to divert attention, it’s also possible she’s presenting a false front while concealing her true intentions. Either way, the evidence we have is substantial and has already escted to a criminal matter. The police are actively pursuing this case. It was one thing to remain passive when we were unaware, but now that we know, I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t pursue justice for the victims."


    "Don’t worry, Young Miss. I’ve already instructed my team to expedite the verification process and investigate every angle, including Minerva’s contacts," Gerald assured her. "However, I also think it’s crucial that we have a conversation with Rafael. This might be the perfect opportunity to gauge his moralpass and see where he stands."


    "What do you mean?" Hera asked, curiosity piqued. She had a few ideas about Gerald’s suggestion but preferred to hear his reasoning before jumping to conclusions.


    "What I mean is," Gerald continued, "weren’t you nning on forming a Marriage Alliance with the six men you’re getting closer to?" His blunt question caused Hera to choke slightly, stunned by the unexpectedness of his remark.