Chapter 505 I Love Eggs
[XOXO: You make a good point, @PasserbyGod. I did notice some individuals in black tracksuits—are those the people you mentioned from a different team? I couldn’t spot their team logo, but I think you might be right about that theory instead of a new sponsorship. After all, it takes months to build a proper racing car, so even with a new sponsor, they likely wouldn’t have had time to provide a competitive vehicle.]
[MightyMe: Exactly! It seems that Hera’s team and the other team are keeping this collaboration under wraps to build excitement for the racing team that didn’t make it to the nationals. It’s still a significant honor for them to be involved, even if it means showcasing their car rather than their driver.]
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Numerous speculations began to circulate online due to Hera’s team’s mysterious behavior and the few snippets that were revealed.
This intrigue significantly boosted the national race’s popularity, drawing in netizens eager to see how the events would unfold.
After all, many were still craving for the juicy drama that would make the race even more thrilling.
Hera was well aware of this, which is why she wanted to keep the surprise under wraps.
Although she was now racing as Hera Ainsley and not Phantom, that didn’t mean she couldn’t subtly announce her identity.
If she used Phantom’s car without clarifying her connection, she risked being accused of numerous vile things, leading to yet another scandal and damaging her public image.
After hearing Athena emphasize that bad publicity can tarnish one’s career—regardless of how much attention it generates—Hera understood the importance of maintaining her reputation.
A poor first impression can be difficult to change, and once people associate her with negative incidents, she could jeopardize not only her own image but also the reputation of the Avery family that she would need to uphold in the future.