Chapter 51 Sailing in Two Boats
As the food was served, Alexi found himself focusing too much attention on Hera, instinctively wanting to cater to her preferences as he always had. However, Hera promptly stopped him, asserting her independence. "Mr. Ford, I am perfectly capable of serving myself. I’d appreciate it if you maintained a distance from me to avoid any misconceptions or rumors," she stated firmly.
As the conversation flowed and the mood lightened, the others at the table found themselves immersed in more pleasant topics, thanks to Alexi’s adept management of the situation. This shift allowed everyone to engage in lively discussion and enjoy each other’s company. With the tension dissipated, targeting Hera and Athena became a thing of the past.
However, Claire, who had remained silent since their arrival, suddenly spoke up, once again directing her words at Hera. "Yes, Alexi, perhaps it’s best if you refrain from serving her. It might be difficult for Hera to explain to her new boyfriend if rumors start circulating," she remarked, her words dripping with subtle malice.
All heads turned towards Claire, curiosity piqued, silently urging her to divulge more details about Hera’s supposed new love life. Meanwhile, Alexi’s reaction to the news of Hera’s new relationship simmered with anger. "Was it truly that effortless for her to move on from our relationship?" he seethed inwardly.
With a glare directed at Hera, Alexi’s eyes burned with indignation, prompting Hera and Athena to exchange a glance, their eyebrows raised in silent inquiry, attempting to decipher Claire’s intentions.
Maintaining her composure, Hera delicately tapped her napkin against her lips before setting it back on the table. "Pray tell, who is this mysterious boyfriend of mine, of whom even I am unaware?" she inquired calmly, her tone laced with subtle amusement.
Claire, still harboring resentment over the incident at the Golden Dragon Pavilion, sought to retaliate against Hera, conveniently overlooking the fact that she had brought the humiliation upon herself.
Feigning surprise, Claire raised an eyebrow and glanced around the table, emitting an aura of mystery to capture everyone’s attention. "Oh! Is it still a secret?" she began cryptically. "Or perhaps it’s because you’re sailing in two different boats?" she added, her tone dripping with insinuation.
The revelation ignited a storm of heated discussion, with some individuals resorting to slanderous remarks. "Hera played us for fools all this time. She enjoyed stringing multiple guys along, and who knows how many others she’s been playing with while she was with Alexi," they exclaimed, their words dripping with disdain.