Chapter 236 Help
Rafael came to an abrupt halt upon hearing Hera’s angry voice. He felt a surge of indignation, especially as he perceived Hera protecting Leo from harm. Glancing at her, he couldn’t help but notice how adorable she looked with her cheeks puffed up and a furrowed brow.
Zhane added firmly, adjusting his glasses on the bridge of his nose. "Dave, quit causing trouble or I’ll have to ask you to leave the room."
"Why me?! I was just telling the truth!" Dave shot Zhane an incredulous look tinged with resentment. Consumed by jealousy, he failed to grasp the larger implications of his actions. By stirring trouble, he inadvertently pushed Hera closer to defending Leo. In doing so, he risked portraying himself as an antagonist and troublemaker, inadvertently creating more opportunities for Leo to bond with Hera.
However, Leo was far from a pushover. He saw this as a prime opportunity to appear more isolated within the group, hoping Hera would feel sorry for him and defend him. While he observed from the sidelines, watching the other five practically seethe with jealousy, Leo had no intention of backing down from any of them. Despite his desire not to be disliked by Hera or seem petty, he made a concerted effort to avoid causing trouble. He made efforts to avoid causing trouble, yet he was prepared to exploit situations where they troubled him to garner sympathy and portray himself as a victim.
He remained silent but gazed at Hera with an aggrieved expression, then looked down, expressing his remorse for what had transpired earlier. Dave’s words had stirred up memories of their private moment in the room, a shared experience known only to the two of them. Leo appeared bashful and conflicted, lowering his head in a mix of emotions.
Observing Leo in this state only solidified Dave’s suspicions and left the others feeling increasingly uneasy and curious. They were antsy to learn what had occurred but knew they couldn’t be too assertive about it.
Hera felt attacked by Dave for exposing her too much and decided to teach him a lesson for being a tattletale. She reminded him of something she knew he hadn’t told his friends. "Dave, last night..."
Hera had barely begun her sentence when Dave exclaimed loudly, his voice overlapping with hers as he nervously waved his hands in front of her to stop her from talking. He knew exactly what Hera was about to reveal—that he had climbed into her bed last night. If the other men found out, he was certain they would shred him to pieces on the spot. Dave looked at Hera with pleading eyes, silently begging her to keep his secret. His expression conveyed a desperate promise to stay quiet if she spared him from the wrath of the five sharp glares now directed at him. Even Leo, who had been listening intently, seemed alarmed, realizing that Hera shared a secret with Dave as well, making it the second such secret among them.
Hera gave Dave a mischievous smile, causing him to break into a cold sweat. He realized he had said too much, putting both Hera and Leo in a difficult position. He could sense that his friends were now suspicious of what he might have done at Hera’s penthouse last night after they left him there. Feeling their piercing stares, Dave pretended not to notice, though it felt like needles were pricking his skin.