Chapter 39 Zhane Everett
Having successfully sent Minerva off, Athena smugly retrieved the car key from the now-terminated store manager, not deigning to spare him a glance.
It was only then that he comprehended the gravity of his offense against someone connected to higher authority, beyond even the reach of his brother-in-law.
His knees threatened to buckle beneath him while Jess respectfully gestured to Athena, indicating for her to test out her car. Meanwhile, Jess hurried outside to finalize the procedures and call for security so the previous store manager could be evicted.
Hera joined Athena in the car, settling into the passenger seat to share in her friend’s excitement. However, she couldn’t resist teasing her. "That was quite the entertaining drama you orchestrated earlier."
Athena chuckled in response. "I’ve encountered similar antics in novels back in my previous life. I simply wanted to try it out for myself, and I must admit, it felt exhilarating!" Then she added, "This so-called face slapping is the icing on the cake. I’ve always relished reading scenarios where heiresses assert their dominance over their enemies. I might even get addicted to this feeling."
"If that’s the case, you’ll have a whole array of addictions and be labeled an addict," Hera laughed.
"This is what you call a ’healthy addiction’. Sometimes, we simply have to put people in their place," Athena remarked.
"Whatever you say, girl," Hera replied casually. She then marveled at the car’s interior—the velvet leather seats were plush and inviting, both to sit on and to the touch. Crystals embedded on the roof resembled stars in a dark night sky. Even the seatbelt buckle was enveloped in a fluffy velvet covering, so soft it almost felt like a cushion, ensuring the wearer wouldn’t feel the usual tension from the seatbelt.
The car also boasted a built-in ambient light that casts a soft rainbow glow across the interior crevices. Whenever the door was opened, a Bugatti logo illuminated below, casting a reflection on the floor.
It was indeed an exceptional car, both inside and out. Once Athena had finished familiarizing herself with the controls, Jess arrived just in time to collect her signature for the release confirmation. Without hesitation, Athena signed the documents and handed them over to Jess.
Hera raised her eyebrows. "Girl, you didn’t even read what it’s about?"