Understanding her grandfather’s feelings, Hera quickly apologized and tried to charm him with her cuteness. "I’m sorry, Grandpa! I know you were busy, and since you gave me the freedom to explore before I took over the Consortium, I thought the entertainment industry would be the perfect ce. It’s a great way for people to get to know me and give ourpany some free promotion once I take over. Plus, it’s a dreame true for me because I love acting too."


    "So, it’s really just hitting two birds with one stone," Hera said with a yful giggle, letting her childish side show. Her grandfather, along with Athena, was one of the few people who could see this side of her. She feltpletely at ease around them, as if she could let her raw emotionse through without any pretense. This sense of freedom allowed her to momentarily forget the weight of her fate and the future, letting her truly be herself.


    "Hahaha! Good, good! That’s wonderful to hear! I loved what I saw on the Variety show, and I’m curious if you’ll be joining any other shows or dramas. Could you send me the titles? I’d love to catch up on them during my free time while working."


    "And let me tell you, my old friend was green with envy seeing how well you’re doing and how loved you are by everyone. He’s eager to support you too. It’s better to keep him upied with something like this rather than having him pester me at every turn," Old Master Avery grumbled, recalling how his friend had followed him overseas out of boredom and a need to be a nuisance.


    He still couldn’t figure out how he ended up friends with such an irritating old man who acted like a child. There was never a moment of peace when his friend was around—his constant chattering covered everything, from trivial matters to even the ants crawling about, minding their own business.


    So, not only was he thrilled to see his granddaughter making a ssh on television and the inte, but he was also relieved to see his friend finally find something to upy his time. It was a wee distraction from the constant interruptions during important business meetings and other crucial moments.


    There was even a time during an important business meeting with an overseas partner when his friend showed up unexpectedly, dressed in a mismatched floral shirt, shorts, and ck slippers. He lookedpletely out of ce and like a sore thumb. To make matters worse, he had the audacity to interrupt the meeting with a childish question about where to eat for lunch.


    He couldn’t tell if his friend was merely sumbing to the frailties of old age or if he was just so bored with life that he no longer cared about anything. Either way, it was frustrating because it felt like he was turning into a full-time caregiver for him.


    So now, he was more than pleased to see his friend glued to his tablet. Even when the old man apanied him to the office, he would quietly sit on the sofa, engrossed in the show, asionallyughing or grumbling at something. Although his friend’s silence was fleeting, it was still a wee relief, allowing him to focus on his own business uninterrupted.


    Hera chuckled, listening to her grandfather’s yful chiding of his friend. Although he sounded like he was reprimanding someone and calling them shameless, his tone wasced with a mix of helplessness and hidden amusement. It seemed that despite his outward irritation, he was secretly enjoying thepany. It was a wee break from his usual serious demeanor and constant focus on business, allowing him a chance to rx and have some fun.


    He found that engaging in yful banter with his friend helped him rx and temporarily forget the stressors that weighed heavily on him. The sense of helplessness he felt was more a reflection of their close rtionship than a genuine dislike for his friend’s presence.


    After grumbling about his annoyance, which only made his granddaughterugh and chuckle, he asked, "I heard you’ve been dealing with online attacks. My old friend has been waging a battle with what he calls trolls who have been badmouthing you for days. Are you okay? Let Cindy handle those things and try not to stress too much over their nonsense. We both know it’s not true, alright?" His tone softened, as if trying tofort her and assure her that he was on her side.


    Although his words weren’t particrly sweet or cuddly, the genuine care and thoughtfulness in his tone conveyed everything Hera needed to know. Even from afar, he was deeply concerned about his granddaughter’s well-being.