Meanwhile, Leo, noticing the three of theming together to apany Hera—aware of what they were all likely thinking—had no choice but to follow along.


    He knew that without him there to keep them in check, Hera could end up exhausted by their constantpetition.


    Even though Leo was fully aware of what had happened between Hera and Xavierst night, and could clearly sense the tension between the others, he understood the importance of maintaining control.


    He couldn’t let his own selfish desires, possessiveness, and jealousy cloud his judgment.


    He had to keep things in bnce, for Hera’s sake, even if it meant putting his feelings aside for the moment.


    If they all wanted to coexist harmoniously, they needed to make room for one another and share Hera equally.


    This way, there would be no conflict, and they wouldn’t find themselves vying for more of her time or trying to outdo each other.


    Because if they let that happen, Hera would end up caught in the middle, bearing the brunt of the tension. It would be her who suffered the most, and none of them wanted that, especially him.


    Leo let out a resigned sigh and shook his head, as if preparing to scold a mischievous child.


    He grabbed Dave by the back of his cor and gently pulled him back, aware that his restless behavior was too obvious with so many viewers watching.


    What they didn’t realize was that the viewers, many of whom were passionately shipping their own favorite couples, were going wild over the scene.


    Fans were snapping screenshots nonstop, eager to capture every moment of their favorite "love team."


    The loudest among them were the members of the ’Queen’s Harem,’ a fan group that shipped all six men with Hera and eagerly dissected every little interaction, assigning deeper meaning to even the smallest gestures.


    ...


    [Briley Family’s Group Chat]


    [Minerva: Mom, Dad, did you know that brother already found a girlfriend?]


    [Mother Briley: What? When did this happen? How?]


    [Mother Briley: Is she beautiful?]


    [Father Briley: What about her background?]


    [Father Briley: I mean, I don’t want any troublemakers around...]


    [Minerva: (Picture.JPEG.Attached)]


    [Minerva: You can see for yourselves.]


    [Mother Briley: She looks innocent and sweet. Did your brother intimidate this poor girl?]


    [Mother Briley: She looks so beautiful—are you sure she’s your brother’s girlfriend?]


    [Minerva: ? (′?｀)?a?a?a]


    [Minerva: Mom, I’m sure. My brother was so disappointing, he was sulking in the corner because his love rivals took his girlfriend away to participate in an event and left him behind in the hospital.]


    [Minerva: (Picture.JPEG.Attached)]


    [Father Briley: He really is disappointing. Why sulk like that? Is he waiting for someone to steal her before he does anything?]


    [Minerva: Doctor Zhane won’t let him leave. (?????)]


    [Mother Briley: You seem to be enjoying your brother’s misery, huh?]


    [Minerva: Mom, don’t get me wrong, I think Hera is a great girl and she’s not intimidated by my brother’s scary mafia-like face. But he’s just too idiotic when ites to love. He doesn’t take advantage of the chances to get closer to her when she’s in such high demand from other men.]


    [Minerva: Look, he’s even circling his toe on the ground like a child while sulking.]


    [Minerva: (???????)]


    [Minerva: Mom, help, I’m dying ofughter over here...]


    [Mother Briley: Hmmm, if I’m not mistaken, you... about that Hera girl, just recently... ]


    [Minerva: Mom, that’s all in the past now. I’ve woken up from my dream and seen things clearly. My brother even told me what my good-for-nothing ex said while I was kidnapped.]


    [Minerva: (?_?)]


    [Minerva: I know I’ve worried you both too much, but I’ll do better from now on. Anyway, I just wanted to share my brother’s good news and theughter, especially since we’ve never seen this side of him. I can’t stopughing!]


    [Minerva: (?>????)]


    [Father Briley: That’s good to hear, my princess. Don’t worry, that good-for-nothing ex wasn’t worth your tears. Daddy will send you a list of handsome boys—just pick as many as you like, and they’ll pamper you to the heavens.]


    [Mother Briley: Exactly, sweetheart. I’ve already prepared the perfect candidates for you, and I know you’ll love them.]


    [Mother Briley: @Father Briley, trying to steal my credit, huh? Just wait for me to discipline youter.]


    [Mother Briley: ( ` ? ′ )]


    [Father Briley: Honey, I know I was wrong.]


    [Father Briley: (???)?]


    [Father Briley: (?﹏?//)]


    ...


    While everything was going smoothly for Hera, in another hospital ward, someone watched her livestream, unblinking, his gaze fixed on her beautiful face.


    Surrounded by so many handsome men, it was painfully obvious how much they admired her, and they didn’t even try to hide their feelings.


    Their eyes lingered on her, full of affection. Hera looked radiant, even more beautiful than thest time he had seen her, and the sight left a bitter ache in his chest.


    "What are you even staring at?!" a woman’s shrill voice echoed through the ward.


    "What happened to you that you ended up hospitalized like this? Shouldn’t we be demandingpensation for all this?!" Her words were sharp,ced with frustration.


    Thankfully, they were in a private ward, but just the thought of the money they were burning each day while unable to earn anything made her stomach churn, as if each moment in the hospital was another stab to her heart.


    "Alexi, why don’t you call that rich girlfriend of yours to pay for your hospital bill?" the woman’s voice grated on his nerves.


    "You’ve been scorned by the public, your career’s ruined, and it’s all because of her! Is she running away now that she’s tired of you? How could we let this happen? Does she think that just because we’re not as wealthy as them, we’re easy to bully?"