Chapter 292 Her Knights in Shinning Armor Arrived
No one expected Alexi to turn violent; everyone believed he was mild-tempered. Though they were already surprised by his deceitful nature, his sudden violence caught them off guard. Alexi’s eyes gleamed red, a twisted smile playing on his lips.
It was evident he couldn’t accept what Hera had said and wasn’t ready to release her. This only strengthened Hera’s resolve further. She prepared to shift her body’s balance to lock his arm and head in a grip, anticipating help from others. Before she could act, a sudden gust of wind swept by. The next thing she knew, both she and Alexi were falling to the ground. Alexi almost dropped to his knees, about to react when someone kicked the back of his knee.
In a swift motion, the hand Alexi had used to trap Hera against his shoulder was grabbed from behind, and someone swiftly pulled Hera by the waist. Alexi let out a loud groan as his knees scraped against the hard ground beneath his khaki pants.
"Are you alright?" Hera was still reeling from the shocking turn of events when a familiar voice echoed above her. Instantly reassured, all the emotions she had been suppressing came rushing forth as she looked into the familiar deep ocean-blue eyes. All her pent-up grievances washed over her, and tears began to flow. "I’m sorry you had to deal with such a jerk," Leo said softly, pulling Hera closer into his embrace and gently patting her head to comfort her.
"Sweetheart! I-I’m here too!" Dave’s voice came from behind, clearly panting from running to reach her. He hadn’t even parked his car properly, so anxious was he that Alexi might turn violent and harm Hera. He had heard from Zhane about Alexi’s past behavior at Hera’s class reunion and feared it could happen again.
Upon hearing Dave’s voice, Hera looked around, still sobbing, her vision slightly impaired. Dave’s burgundy hair stood out like a sore thumb, making him easily visible as he approached her to check for any injuries.
Alexi was now subdued on the ground, his left hand pinned behind his back by Rafael. Rafael secured him with a knee on his back and a tight grip on his arm, ensuring he couldn’t retaliate. Luke stood nearby, glaring down at Alexi with palpable hostility and menace, his once gentle demeanor replaced by a strong aura of aggression directed squarely at Alexi. Everyone present could feel the intensity, and they couldn’t even look up to meet Luke’s eyes in fear.
Zhane was nearby, carrying his small medical kit that he always kept in his car. He pushed Dave aside to get a clear view of Hera and assess if she was injured. Glancing at Leo, he considered saying something but decided against it, seeing how shaken Hera was. Instead, he let Leo comfort and calm her, acknowledging that Leo was doing a commendable job. While Leo tended to Hera, Zhane began inspecting her for any signs of bruises or injuries.
Dave pursed his lips in annoyance after being pushed aside. "Why are you pushing me aside? Isn’t this clear discrimination?!" he complained, pouting, hoping Hera would hear him and intervene. But then he realized it wasn’t the time to argue over Hera’s attention, especially when she was dealing with her lunatic of an ex.
The five men were so distraught about Hera’s well-being that they completely forgot she was being streamed live. They didn’t even notice the collective gasp from the bystanders when they rushed over.