"Are you sure this person’s a fan? Because that sounds suspiciously like something an anti-fan with an agenda would ask," he added, raising a brow in genuine confusion.


    "I think this person might actually hate you, sweetheart," he said, frowning thoughtfully.


    His every reaction, from the lip-biting to the furrowed brows, yed out live, making his confusion all the more entertaining for viewers.


    Hera chuckled at Dave’s reaction, amused by how fiercely he seemed ready to defend her from even her own fans.


    She knew, however, that this particr fan hadn’t intended any harm.


    In fact, she recognized the question as a thoughtful way of helping her finally put to rest a long-standing rumor about her and Alexi—a rumor she and Alexi had never directly addressed, leaving fans and the public to specte.


    This question actually presented her with a chance to clear the airpletely and sever any lingering connection to Alexi.


    Hera suspected he might try to ride on her coattails for attention if he ever attempted aeback in the industry, so she appreciated the opportunity to set the record straight once and for all.


    Hera’s chuckle softened as she directed a warm smile toward the camera, which was positioned across from them to capture everyone in the Q&A session—a setup her fans loved, given the view of all the handsome men surrounding her.


    "Thank you, ’HeraIsMySister’, for giving me this chance to address that issue," she began sincerely.


    "I know you mean well; after all, you recently acted as my personal bodyguard, making sure I got to ss safe and sound."


    Herughter filled the car, a soft, velvety sound that was both gentle and captivating, bringing a lively warmth to the atmosphere.


    "Before, I didn’t want to confirm anything because I didn’t want it to seem like I was trying to bring him down or use his poprity to boost my own," Hera exined, her tone measured.


    "After all, after that one incident, I ended up bing a public figure myself—thanks to everyone who believed in me and supported me through it all. But now, it feels right to set things straight."


    She took a brief pause, then continued, "Yes, we were in a rtionship back then, and the apartment shown in the video was, in fact, one I was paying for, just as some of the online evidence suggested. But that’s all in the past. We met in high school through the drama club, but now, we’re done. That Chapter is closed."


    Leo, Luke, Xavier, Zhane, and Dave all looked at Hera with expressions that were difficult to read.


    Internally, though, they were analyzing her every move, trying to gauge if she was truly unaffected by her own words or simply putting on a brave front.


    Despite their best efforts to hide it, a pang of jealousy simmered among them, knowing how tirelessly Hera had once supported Alexi—an act that, to them, felt like she had poured her heart into someone undeserving.


    Though it might have seemed distasteful to watch a man allow his partner to carry him, deep down, each of them harbored a longing for Hera’s love and care in that way.


    As thoughts of "what if" lingered, they fought to keep their expressions neutral, masking the jealousy stirring within.


    Yet, one among them seemed to struggle more than the rest to keep his feelings concealed.


    Dave pouted, his expression heartbreakingly dramatic, as if he were on the verge of tears.


    "Sweetheart, I’m jealous..." he sighed, scooting closer, hoping to squeeze beside Hera so he could indulge in some yful affection.


    But Leo and Luke, seated like statues with stubborn looks, weren’t about to budge.


    As if they were glued to their seats, they held their ground, forcing Dave to roll his eyes in defeat.


    <i>’Fine!’</i> he huffed, maintaining his dramatic tone. "But really, I don’t want you to ever suffer like you did before," he continued, softening as he met her gaze.


    "And, just so you know, I would never let you ’wear the pants’ in our rtionship. I’d pamper you, spoil you silly... but," he added with a yful twinkle, "I wouldn’t mind experiencing a little of that pampering from you, too."


    Leo felt the urge to act yfully charming in front of Hera, but with Dave beating him to it, he had to hold back.


    Instead, he bit his bottom lip, casting a sulky nce at Hera with his eyes shimmering like they were on the brink of tears.


    It was as if he was silently agreeing with Dave, hoping to convey his own longing for her attention.


    Feeling yful and lighthearted after addressing the issue with Alexi, Hera decided to tease them a bit.


    "Why would you be jealous? I could pamper you even better than I did with him. After all, I have money to spend now!"


    Her response was intentionally vague, leaving viewers to specte about the source of her newfound wealth.


    They chuckled, likening her deration to a girl boasting about supporting her affluent parents.


    Everyone could see the wealth radiating from the men surrounding her, so no one took her words too seriously.


    Many viewers even assumed that her financial gains came from these handsome suitors, further fueling the yful banter.


    Yet, these men couldn’t help but reflect on the reality of Hera’s situation.


    Yet, despite their amusement, these men couldn’t help but ponder the reality behind Hera’s wealth.


    Aside from her status as a celebrity, they were left wondering where her riches truly came from or if she had a hidden background that they couldn’t uncover.


    They understood how challenging it was to acquire a penthouse in her location; even with money, it wasn’t easy.


    The luxury cars she drove were beyond what even Rafael, a true car enthusiast, could afford despite his best efforts to own a fleet.