Chapter 230 Three Little Kids
Not long after, Gerald’s call came in. "Hello?" Hera answered after the first ring.
"Young Miss, I have double-checked the information you asked me to verify. It turns out there is an Alice Quinn on the guest list, dining in the general dining area. She arrived with her friend Minerva just 20 minutes after you, and they are still in the restaurant following the lockdown for the investigation," Gerald reported.
"Did we have any esteemed guests dining in the private rooms?" Hera added after a brief silence.
"Umm, I checked the guest list and found a politician from Korea on a secret visit, dining in private room 4 and also staying in the hotel," Gerald confirmed. He must have done his homework before getting back to Hera. Now, more than ever, Hera was convinced that her speculations were close to the truth.
And Gerald, who had been watching the Variety Show to support their heiress, recognized Alice and Minerva immediately. This enabled him to locate them quickly and relay the information to Hera. It was this foresight that gave him the opportunity to check the other private rooms for potential issues. While he wasn’t privy to Hera’s exact thought process, he trusted in her competence and ability to handle any situation, having witnessed her capabilities firsthand on the show.
"Young Miss, what’s the plan with the young master of the Lennon?" Gerald inquired, as he awaited Hera’s instructions on the matter.
He was right to remind Hera about the man. Upon hearing his name, Hera, who had been absorbed in thoughts about the storyline, almost snarled into the phone. "I want him punished. But first, have you gathered all the evidence of what he did in the restaurant?" Her usually kind and gentle demeanor had transformed into one that was commanding and regal, tinged with anger, making her words carry more authority than usual.
This sudden change caught Gerald off guard, but he quickly regained his composure and smiled broadly as he replied, "Yes, Young Miss."
"Hmm, great. But I want you to conduct a thorough investigation into him. Find out if this is the first time he’s engaged in such behavior or if he’s a repeat offender. Dig deep, including into his family background," Hera instructed firmly. She knew that if he had repeated such actions, his family might be leveraging their influence to protect him or cover up his misdeeds, perhaps even bribing victims. She wanted to explore all possible avenues to ensure he faced the harshest possible consequences. Hera believed that such individuals rarely changed without facing consequences, though harsh punishment could also foster resentment rather than an acknowledgment of their wrongdoing.
Hera was determined not to let the man who targeted Athena escape unpunished. As the sole heiress of the Avery family, she was prepared to use her family’s influence and resources to ensure he faced consequences and misery for his actions.
Gerald eagerly complied with Hera’s instructions, immediately prioritizing her request over any other business dealings or tasks, even those involving branches outside the country. It was a rare occasion for Hera to directly assign him a task, and he felt honored to carry out her bidding. The moment felt akin to standing before a queen—imposing yet regal—sending a thrilling shiver down his spine.
As he dispatched his team to fulfill the task, Gerald made sure to boast about it in the group chat that included all of Hera’s aides scattered around the world, including Cindy, and those who had not yet met Hera in person. His announcement sparked a twinge of jealousy among the aides, as it seemed Gerald had already earned Hera’s trust, while many of them had not yet had the chance to demonstrate their capabilities to her.