Chapter 218 Her Prejudice
As Hera revealed that she had reciprocated Leo’s advances, Zhane and Dave felt a pang of sadness. They both understood that this situation had arisen solely because of the drugging incident. Without it, they might still be enjoying lunch together, sharing lighthearted moments. Even in their playful competition for Hera’s attention, neither Dave nor Leo would have crossed any boundaries or acted inappropriately.
This scheme was the most detested by the male leads for a reason—it had the potential to shatter everything. It only fueled their determination to assist Hera in uncovering the mastermind behind it and understanding why Leo had been targeted. If supporting Leo meant supporting Hera, they were prepared to do so wholeheartedly. They couldn’t ignore the fact that this situation had already affected Hera in the past, and now, history was repeating itself.
Initially, Dave entertained the idea that he might have been the intended target of the drugging incident and that Leo’s consumption was merely a mistake. However, upon discovering that this wasn’t the first occurrence, doubts began to form. Dave couldn’t help but speculate that Leo might not be who he claimed to be and could potentially hold significant influence in their country. The persistent attempts to drug him raised suspicions. Yet, they also considered that the orchestrator of this scheme might have been either foolish or failed to fully think through their plan. If Leo was the true target, the real mastermind wouldn’t reap any benefits and wouldn’t be able to engage with Leo as intended.
Or were they waiting for Leo to be taken to a room since he wasn’t feeling well, anticipating such an opportunity before making their move?
Another possibility is that they are actually targeting Hera. Their aim could have been to drug one of the men accompanying her, thereby tarnishing Hera’s reputation. If this is the case, the perpetrator must harbor deep-seated animosity towards Hera. However, since they lack any leads on the culprit, all their conjectures remain speculative without solid evidence.
As Dave’s mind raced with various speculations, Zhane remained focused on the matter at hand, eager to delve deeper into the situation. Dave nearly lost track of their conversation until Zhane prompted Hera once more. "And then what happened?" he inquired, drawing Dave’s attention back to the discussion.
Hera felt a lump form in her throat as she recalled the events that followed, finding them too intimate to discuss, particularly in the presence of two men. Her cheeks flushed crimson, betraying the nature of what had transpired, and both Zhane and Dave’s expressions shifted into contorted expressions that were hard to understand. Feeling overwhelmed, Hera glanced downwards, unable to meet their gaze, consumed by embarrassment.
Zhane’s countenance turned noticeably frigid, while Dave’s eyes bore a dangerous glint. However, their escalating anger was abruptly interrupted when Hera decided to continue speaking. Her voice was barely above a whisper, and she kept her gaze fixed downward, shielding her expression from their scrutiny. "But, we only mainly kissed, and when we got to the couch, I managed to make him take the anaphrodisiac. Leo did his best not to be overwhelmed by the drug and resisted its effects. Nothing happened beyond that," Hera stated, only partially revealing the truth to assuage her guilt. She disclosed nearly everything, adding, "Besides, Dave arrived when we reached the couch, and we both took the antidote by then, already regaining our composure."