Chapter 22 Golden Dragon Pavilion
"Sir, we’ve arrived," Rafael’s assistant announced as Rafael tucked his phone into his suit’s inside pocket and waited for his assistant to open the door for him.
Glancing ahead at the road, Rafael noticed Hera and another girl getting into a black van.
"Wait," he commanded.
After the van had departed, Rafael issued an order: "Let’s tail that van."
Inside the van, Hera spotted Cindy engrossed in her phone, seated in the passenger seat. "Cindy, we’re heading to the Golden Dragon Pavilion for a meal. Join us."
Cindy, preoccupied with coordinating with the CEO of UE for the PR team’s strategy to sway public opinion in Hera’s favor, was startled by the sudden mention of her name and looked back at Hera, causing her to strain her neck slightly. "Ow! My neck!"
"Are you okay?" Hera asked, concerned.
"Yes, I’ll be fine. I may have just pulled a muscle," Cindy replied, rubbing her neck. "Miss, I regret to decline your invitation. The driver and I will grab a bite elsewhere."
"What? You don’t want to join us?" Athena teased.
Cindy appeared somewhat taken aback. "It’s not that, Miss Athena. It’s just not appropriate for us to dine together at the same table."
Understanding Cindy’s concern, Hera offered a warm smile. "You needn’t worry, Cindy. Let’s treat it as a girls’ night out. After everything that’s happened, I could really use some time away from the mansion after hiding for days. And it would be more enjoyable if you joined us. Plus, it’ll be a bit lonely if it’s just Athena and me."