Chapter 357 When She Decided To Be Petty
"Guest? Are you referring to Gael Harrison?" Sienna asked in disbelief, her eyes widening as her face turned pale. It was impossible not to recognize him—everyone who visited this establishment was eager to make his acquaintance, given his connection to the Avery family and his role in managing their racecourse.
But for him to personally greet a guest meant that the person was of significant family background and had a connection to the Avery family, as this man only answered to the Avery, although he wasn’t an aide like Cindy and Gerald, he was almost closer to their position because of his seniority and has been serving the Avery family for long.
Even Gael was stunned, his mouth opening and closing in surprise as he struggled to find words. He had come to meet the manager of the racecourse to gain an advantage over his brothers and secure the deal before they could, but he hadn’t expected this turn of events.
Although he had called the manager last night and received a firm refusal, Gael decided to try his luck again. He never expected that the elusive manager, who was notoriously hard to approach, would show up in person to pick up someone. Despite his ambitions, Gael wasn’t arrogant enough to assume that the manager’s appearance was for his benefit, especially after being turned away previously. He lacked the confidence to claim that the manager had come specifically for him.
But then, as Gael looked around, he realized that aside from Sienna, only he and Hera were in the lobby. The manager had referred to "his guest," which made it highly unlikely that the term was referring to the people who were just about to enter from outside.
However, as Gael observed Hera and those around her, he began to dismiss the idea that the manager had come for them. He didn’t want to underestimate them, but it seemed highly improbable and almost unimaginable.
The manager, having firmly put Sienna in her place, ignored her completely. He then turned to Hera, bowing deeply in a show of utmost respect and humility. "Miss Ainsley, I sincerely apologize for the delay and the unfortunate experience you’ve endured. Please, hold me accountable for this oversight," he said, his demeanor one of utter defeat.
From his actions, Hera was certain that Cindy had informed the manager of her identity to prevent any mishaps or miscommunication that could lead to her being mistreated or facing any negative experiences. However, despite the manager’s swift efforts to reach the lobby, the vast size of the racecourse made it impossible for him to arrive instantly.
The manager was deeply disgruntled by the insults the insolent woman had directed at their sole heiress. He wanted to strangle her on the spot, but Cindy had warned him not to reveal Hera’s identity without her consent. If not for that restriction, he would have slapped Sienna and exposed Hera’s identity to further humiliate her and put her in her place.