Or was it possible that Dave was just as blind as the other male leads? Perhaps, like them, he ignored all the red gs and warning signs because he was invested in Alice and convinced himself that she was kind-hearted, pure, and a good woman overall.


    Hera had no way of knowing which of her spections was correct. As she looked at Dave with narrowed eyes, she debated whether to hold onto her new understanding or not. Ultimately, she decided to let it go, recognizing that while the novel had its own narrative, this was her real life now.


    Clinging to negativity and unproven spections would be too exhausting, so she chose to go with the flow. However, while she let go of her doubts, she remained vignt, paying attention to red gs and signs to protect herself from potential pain and heartache, just in case of any betrayal.


    It was also possible that now, with Hera having shared some of the female lead’s Halo with Alice, and Hera having influenced the male leads to some extent, their perspectives might be clearer than in the novel. This newfound rity could allow them to think more objectively and without bias. With this in mind, Hera decided to give Dave the benefit of the doubt.


    After sorting out her feelings and thoughts, Hera’s narrowed eyes softened, and she smiled at Dave. Her words, however, carried a hint of yful teasing: "I didn’t realize Dave was so perceptive and quick-witted."


    Zhane, catching the undertone in Hera’s teasing, couldn’t help but chuckle. He remained focused on massaging her hand but fully agreed with her assessment. Despite his amusement, he continued his work with dedication.


    However, Zhane’s soft chuckle only irritated Dave, who felt a surge of frustration. "Zhane! You bastard! Am I a joke to you?" Dave’s voice, though deep and measured, carried an undertone of both anger and yfulness. It was clear to everyone that he wasn’t genuinely angry, just slightly annoyed.


    "That came out of your mouth, not mine," Zhane replied simply, without even looking at him. Dave was momentarily taken aback as if Zhane had pped him in front of Hera. Realizing this, Dave recalled his decision not to engage in verbal sparring with Zhane, as he often ended up embarrassed and looking foolish in front of Hera.


    Dave looked at Hera with a wounded expression. "Sweetheart, look at him. He’s bullying me way too much."


    "Alright, alright, let’s put a stop to this. It seems this misunderstanding was caused by Alice’s interference. Are you still willing to sell your horses for the amount offered, or would you like to negotiate further?" Hera turned to Bry’s father, eager to reopen the discussion, knowing that Bry and his family needed the money and recognizing this as a valuable opportunity.


    The manager also looked at Bry’s father with keen anticipation, nodding encouragingly. Bry’s father fell into deep contemtion, realizing that the offer for his horses was substantial enough to set his family up for decades if he sold all three. However, he hesitated, as he was reluctant to part with Diamond, knowing how much his brother valued the horse due to its significant memories it carried with it.