Chapter 170 Accident?
"Daisy, take a deep breath," Hera said soothingly, demonstrating with her own breaths. "Focus on calming down. Are you hurt? That’s what matters most. As for the car, it can be fixed, so don’t worry about that now."
Daisy nodded, trying to compose herself. "I’m fine, Sister Hera," she replied, her voice still shaky.
"Is this really your car?" Zen exclaimed, rushing over to the Bugatti Mistral parked at the roadside. Bry, who had been sitting in his father’s truck, also hopped down to get a closer look, his eyes wide with excitement but cautious not to touch it, wary of dirtying the car.
Hera didn’t immediately respond to Zen’s question, instead focusing her attention on Daisy and waiting for her to calm down. Once Daisy seemed to be settling, Hera gently inquired about the accident. "Where did it happen, and did you call the police?"
Daisy shook her head. "No, I didn’t. When the accident happened, I called Cindy in a panic. She arrived promptly and handed me the key to your other car, handling the situation herself to ensure you wouldn’t be kept waiting."
"Ah, I see. So this car wasn’t the one involved in the accident?" Hera sought confirmation.
Daisy shook her head again. "No, it was the car you drove here last time." Her head was still spinning from the shock. She’d heard from her friend that the Pagani, which was rear-ended, cost $7.4 million. Even minor repairs could run into tens of thousands, and the damage wasn’t just a scratch. There was a dent in the rear. The thought left her terrified; her salary wouldn’t even cover a fraction of the repair costs. And just remembering that makes her tear up again.
That’s why she informed Hera right away uncertain whether Hera needed to contact the insurance company or take any other steps regarding the accident.
"Wait what?!" Zen zoomed in on them after he heard what they said. He was from the wealthy circle and he knew the value of the car that Hera drove the last time, it was a limited edition Pagani Codalunga, his eyes turned wide while his jaw dropped open. "You have two hypercars?" But his first concern was different.
Hera didn’t have a chance to butt in as Daisy corrected Zen. "No, she has 5 of them." Daisy’s head was still in the dumpsters so she did not even consider what she was saying and just answered right away.
With cameramen still present, the entire exchange was caught on camera. Despite feeling exposed and vulnerable under the lens, Hera’s immediate concern was for Daisy’s well-being upon learning about the accident. She hadn’t anticipated the direction the conversation between Daisy and Zen would take, leaving her feeling even more exposed.