Chapter 395 Old Master Avery
Due to this sudden change in habits, Leo’s response to the issues caused by the male leads would be significantly delayed. As a result, the male leads began to question his true status. If he were truly the heir to the Hendrix fortune as they initially believed, they reasoned, handling the disruptions he faced would be a mere formality.
However, if he were merely a manager, dealing with the myriad problems he encountered would indeed be challenging. They started to wonder if the connections between their company, their collaborations, and the Hendrix name were merely coincidental.
Unbeknownst to Leo, his sudden shift in routine successfully prolonged the concealment of his true identity. As a result, Hera would remain unaware of his real status for a while longer, all because of a casual remark about baldness in their text conversation.
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The next morning, Hera was jolted awake by the persistent ringing of her phone on the bedside table. Groggy and reluctant, she initially tried to ignore it and drift back to sleep. However, when the phone continued to ring, interrupting her attempts to rest, she finally conceded. With a sigh, she sat up and answered the call without bothering to check who was on the other end.
"Hello?" Hera’s voice came out hoarse and still carrying a hint of sleepiness, sounding endearingly cute.
"I figured you’d still be in bed, little one," came the warm, familiar laughter from the other end of the line. Hera’s sleepy eyes brightened, and a sweet smile spread across her lips as recognition set in.
"Grandpa!"
"I realize it’s still quite early back home, but this is my only free time right now. I thought you’d be waking up soon anyway, so I decided to call. I hope you’re not too upset with me." His voice carried a hint of apology and helplessness, revealing how much he missed his granddaughter during his time away.
Hera chuckled, feeling her grandfather’s emotions through his voice. "No, it’s fine. I was about to wake up anyway, so your call was perfectly timed. How have you been, Grandpa?"
"I’m doing well, but I had no idea you’d entered the entertainment industry! If Grandpa Alfonse hadn’t shown me that video of you on the Variety Show, I wouldn’t have known at all." He sounded as if he were pouting, feeling a bit left out for not being informed directly and having to find out from someone else.