Chapter 175 Her Guests
Hera couldn’t help but notice Bry’s twinkling eyes as they stepped out of the elevator. They gleamed like stars that had discovered something wondrous. His enjoyment was palpable, evident in the way he admired the beautiful garden visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the hallway. As they reached the double doors, Bry’s anticipation was tangible; he even took a sharp breath as he eagerly awaited Hera’s gesture to open them.
Bry’s father and uncle felt a twinge of anxiety as they hadn’t anticipated the extravagance of Hera’s residence. They hesitated to venture beyond the marbled floor onto the luxurious carpet, their cautious steps betraying their unease. Their concern was palpable as they carefully navigated, mindful of the dirt on their shoes and the wheelchair’s wheels from the village road they had traversed earlier.
Hera observed their cautious demeanor, and as she opened the door, she graciously stepped aside to usher everyone inside. Upon hearing the door open, Amy, one of the servants, hastened to the entrance to welcome Hera. Spotting Amy, Hera stepped forward to assist Bry’s father in pushing the wheelchair inside.
"Uncle, allow me to assist you in pushing second uncle inside," Hera offered, gesturing for Bry’s father to enter. Seeing him hesitate, she reassured him, "Please, don’t worry about a thing." Her words were meant to soothe their anxieties and encourage them to feel at home.
With a gentle and refreshing smile adorning his face, Luke stepped forward to assist Hera in a gentlemanly manner. "Why don’t you let me help uncle in, hmm?" he suggested kindly.
Hera chuckled warmly. "You’re all my guests, so there’s no need to worry about this," she reassured them, her words carrying a sense of hospitality and ease.
"Indulge me for a moment, won’t you?" Luke said playfully as he took on the task with gentle determination. His action provided Hera with an opportunity to comfort Bry’s father, who was apprehensive about entering a new environment and overwhelmed by worries.
Sensing Luke’s intention, Hera smiled warmly at his departing figure as he engaged in conversation with Bry’s uncle, easing his nerves with his comforting presence. Luke’s charismatic and refreshing aura had a remarkable effect, quickly putting Bry’s uncle at ease and drawing him into a conversation, distracting him from his earlier worries. Luke’s natural charm was undeniable, effortlessly capturing the attention of those around him.
Hera gently guided Bry’s father inside, offering him her arm as if she were assisting an elderly gentleman. Despite her delicate approach, Bry’s father was taken aback by the unexpected care and burst into laughter. "Hera, do I appear that fragile to you?" he joked, aiming to reassure her. With a career in horse breeding, he had encountered numerous affluent individuals and conducted transactions with them, granting him a broad perspective on the world.
He was just a little surprised to see that Hera’s place was just in another level of wealth that he became worried about soiling the expensive carpet because most wealthy people would easily get angry about these small details. And most of the time, he would even be invited inside their houses because they were afraid that a country bumkin like him might steal or accidentally push some expensive antique in their house aside from soiling their carpets with his dirt-filled shoes.
For a moment, he forgot that the owner of the house they were entering was Hera, one of the most humble and kind individuals he had ever met. Her demeanor mirrored that of the other villagers—down-to-earth and unassuming. Had he not spotted her expensive car earlier, he wouldn’t have suspected that Hera lived in such an upscale residential area. Nonetheless, he was still taken aback by the realization of her wealth, as he had never anticipated just how affluent she truly was.
After reassuring Bry’s father, they entered the penthouse. Inside, Amy expertly guided everyone to comfortable seats in the living room, where refreshments and snacks awaited. Finding themselves settled, everyone engaged in conversation, enjoying the cozy atmosphere and each other’s company.