Chapter 5 Return to inherit the Consotium
"I'm ready to return and take on the responsibility and inherit the consortium."
Her grandfather's face lit up with joy, and he let out a hearty laugh as if he had just heard the most wonderful news in the world. He nodded enthusiastically as he chuckled.
Even Athena was overjoyed to hear Hera's determined declaration, her eyes welling up with emotion. She couldn't bear the thought of her best friend meeting a cruel fate due to Minerva's schemes. Athena knew that if Hera allowed this situation to continue unchecked, it would lead to disastrous consequences.
Hera glanced in Athena's direction and offered her a reassuring smile. She could sense Athena's thoughts and concerns, understanding exactly what was on her mind.
"Do you have a solution to this issue, Hera?" Athena asked, her concern evident. She was hesitant to let Hera roam the streets, especially now that she had received threats. The possibility of someone actually throwing sulfuric acid at Hera was a terrifying reality.
Hera nodded slowly, her expression determined. She reached for her phone on the side table, tapping on it a few times before setting it down again. Giving her best friend and grandfather a reassuring smile, she felt a sense of resolve. However, her moment of tranquility was short-lived as her phone suddenly rang. Answering it, she listened as her manager's cold voice delivered the harsh blow, "Don't bother coming back to work. You're fired."
Similar calls from her other managers, each delivering the same blunt message, came in rapid succession. They didn't even wait for her response or provide an opportunity for questions.
It appeared that Minerva was leaving Hera with no way out, severing her ties to society and seemingly wishing for her demise. Ironically, Hera no longer needed to rely on anyone else for employment. What Minerva did only fueled her resolve to show no mercy toward the cheating couple.
She sneered as she glanced at her phone. If it were anyone else, they'd be facing the prospect of starvation without a job. Hera couldn't help but marvel at Minerva's cruelty.