Now, Hera was reading through the messages she received from the victims. They had specifically asked the person handling the case for the name and contact information of the person who had helped them. The person in charge hesitated and reached out to Hera for confirmation, to which she dly agreed.


    Right now, more than 20 women had messaged her. Their words were simple, just a heartfelt ’Thank You,’ but Hera knew those words were filled with deep emotion. They had been in their most vulnerable states, and now, they had been given hope.


    Hera wasn’t expecting grand gestures of gratitude or promises of undying loyalty. A simple ’thank you’ was enough to make her smile because she knew it meant that one more person had found hope after their despair—a hope she herself would cherish if she were ever in their position.


    Having dealt with Alexi, his fanatical fans, and the victims, Hera felt a sense of calm as shey in bed. Surrounded by serene darkness and the soothing scent ofvender candles, her tired body and mind finally began to rx as she drifted into a peaceful sleep.


    The next morning, Hera woke up to a flood of notifications on her phone, reflecting thetest developments online. The women who had contacted her the previous night hadn’t reached out again, fearing they might be a disturbance. They believed she was too busy to respond, so they chose not to burden her further. However, they had vowed to excel in their work, and indeed, they would be elite in their respective fields, contributing significantly to the strength and stability of the Avery Consortium in the future. For now, though, Hera groggily stared at her phone, still half-asleep.


    [Leo: Good morning, wifey!!! (?ε??). I’m sorry I’ve been so busytely and haven’t been able to see you. Please be patient with me—I miss you a lot! (???)?]


    Hera giggled after reading Leo’s message, thinking he was trying to cheer her up amidst the online buzz surrounding her. She figured he might have sensed her frustration and wanted to lift her spirits, which he sessfully did. If only Leo knew what Hera was thinking, he might be torn betweenughing and crying, unsure how to react.


    There were simr messages from the male leads, which Hera took the time to read.


    [Luke: Good morning! I’ll be busy with an overseas meeting early today. I’ve sent over breakfast, and Amy will serve it for you. Don’t forget to eat and take care of yourself! (′?`?)]


    [Dave: Good morning, sweetheart! I miss you so much! If you have some free time, let’s hang out—I’d love to show you around some fun ces!]


    [Zhane: Good morning, Hera! I heard from Bry that you had a great dinnerst night. If you’re up for it, how about some horseback riding at the Avery Racecourse? It would be a nice way to unwind. Just let me know when you’re free, and I’ll be happy to join you.]


    [Xavier: Good morning, Hera. How are you doing? I hope you’re not letting the online chatter get to you. There are always people like that, but don’t worry—I’m here to help clear your name and protect you from this kind of trouble. Wait for me toe home, and let this big brother treat you to something nice.]


    [Rafael: Good morning, Hera! I hope you’re not too upset by the onlinemotion. I’ve already handled Alexi—he’s facing a substantial penalty for breaching our contract and has been cklisted from the industry. If he causes any more trouble, just let me know, and I’ll take care of it. Let’s have a meal together when you have time; I miss you already.]</subtxt>