The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress

He watched as the three women in front of Hera struggled to respond to her retort. They were visibly taken aback, with Alice maintaining a calm facade but betraying subtle signs of nervousness. Gerald could almost see the wheels turning in her mind as she frantically searched for a way to salvage the situation. It was clear that her thoughts were racing at breakneck speed.

But Gerald had little time to focus on Alice’s shifting expressions. His attention was riveted to the comments online. As he saw public opinion shifting in Hera’s favor and some users beginning to criticize Alice for being two-faced, Gerald struggled to stifle his laughter. His hands shook uncontrollably, and he fought the urge to roll on the ground, clutching his stomach in mirth.

Gerald glanced at Alice with a mix of pity and mischief, thinking about the saying ’You reap what you sow.’ He mused, ’If only she hadn’t tried to undermine my Young Miss, her reputation wouldn’t be in shambles now. Alas, some people never learn to appreciate what they have until it’s gone.’ Shaking his head, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of schadenfreude.

He then saw the six men pinning for his Young Miss making a wave in the comment section and although he didn’t know what they were up to, but, he could tell that they are all going along so well that he didn’t even need to worry a carnage happening because they six wanted to assert their dominace and claim Hera for themselves. This also means that it was possible to have a marriage alliance with the six family.

While Gerald was engrossed in thoughts about the future, he heard Hera say, "Alice, I appreciate your kind intentions and your desire to help both sides. However, every action carries consequences. I’ve endured suffering due to others’ actions while being innocent, but that’s not the case with your friends. They acted knowingly and without regard for the impact on me. As adults, we must face the consequences of our actions. Please don’t pressure me into stepping back, because people will only learn if they experience the repercussions of their actions."

Then, Gerald saw Alice’s face briefly contort into an ugly scowl before she quickly masked it with her usual calm demeanor. Her friends, enraged, began hurling more insults and curses at Hera. Despite their vitriol, Hera remained resolute. She shed a tear, her expression pained by the onslaught of verbal attacks, while Alice frantically glanced at her friends, trying to manage the situation.

"Don’t worry, I’ll find a way to help you girls," Alice said weakly, kneeling on the ground beside her friends. She looked up at Hera with tears streaming down her cheeks, her eyes pleading silently. Hera, however, turned her gaze away and continued to wipe her own tears silently.

This was the face-off between the two white flowers, where the battle for the masses’ hearts and sympathy depended on their performances. Each woman’s eyes conveyed contrasting emotions that tugged at the heartstrings of the viewers, prompting them to compare Alice and Hera more closely.

Alice appeared pitiful, projecting a sense of friendship and helplessness. In contrast, Hera looked forlorn and isolated, as if she were facing her battles alone and had resigned herself to the fact that her actions would draw hatred for seeking punishment for the two girls. Her expression mirrored a mother’s tough love—firm but necessary to ensure her children are guided correctly, even if it means they must face consequences.