Chapter 7 I’m no longer Hera Ainsley
In the book, it was foretold that Hera's character would undergo a dark transformation following the loss of her parents and the relentless hardships she endured outside. Eventually, she crossed paths with Alexi during high school, instantly captivated by him. Their whirlwind romance ensued, with Hera ardently pursuing Alexi until he succumbed to her advances, and they got into a relationship.
However, Alexi's modest background posed financial constraints, making it difficult for him to attend the prestigious international school for the affluent but he and his family persevered because they were looking for a better future. When Alexi and Hera enter into a relationship, Alexi's family opposes it vehemently. They disapproved of Hera being dependent on their family's little wealth and preferred Alexi to be with someone from a wealthy background. This was the sole reason they insisted on sending Alexi to a prestigious international school.
They knew that their son, Alexi was good-looking enough to rope in a wealthy young lady and not a poor orphan like Hera that's why they treated her poorly. Hera could only persevere and believe that through her hard work, she would be able to change their prejudice against her.
Just the typical cliche troupe romance, the author did not put so much effort into Hera's romantic life with Alexi, it's probably because the author is lazy or just plain excited to jump on to the romance for the main female lead and second female lead, thinking of all the smut going with the two and their male leads.
Soon, Alexi was scouted by Star Ocean to debut as their artist.
As he ventured into the entertainment industry, Hera assumed the role of a tireless provider, toiling tirelessly to fund his extravagant lifestyle. Upon reaching adulthood and inheriting the Averys' wealth at 18, Hera showered Alexi with gifts and transferred the majority of her shares and properties to him.
Yet, despite her sacrifices, Alexi's heart belonged to Minerva. He callously exploited Hera's affections and resources, ultimately conspiring with Minerva to use the Avery fortune against her, orchestrating her demise.
Upon learning of Hera's tragic fate, old Master Avery became the antagonist in Alexi and Minerva's lives, intensifying their bond as they united against him. Eventually, old Master Avery's demise transpired after the collaboration of the secondary and main female leads, along with the support of the latter's influential harem.
That's right, the romance novel belongs to the Mary Sue Reverse Harem genre and is aptly titled "The Thin Line Between Love and Lust." It falls under the R18 category, promising a tantalizing and provocative story.
Initially, Hera brushed off Athena's revelations as symptoms of Chunibyo, or eighth-grader syndrome, attributing them to an overly active imagination. However, their high school years brought an unexpected twist when they encountered Alexi, who not only attended the same school but also joined the same club as Hera and Athena.
The revelation left Hera in disbelief, causing her to reconsider the validity of Athena's claims. In an attempt to avoid attracting Alexi's attention, Hera consciously minimized her presence at school. However, her efforts to remain inconspicuous inadvertently sparked Alexi's curiosity, leading him to pursue her relentlessly, like a persistent adhesive.