Chapter 705 Call Me Big Brother
Hera shook her head, holding onto the basket. She liked the feeling of carrying it herself. Usually, she would bring it up after her morning runs, though sometimes the caretaker would deliver it for her.
Still, this simple routine brought her joy—it was a small moment of peace that helped her forget the weight of her responsibilities, the scheming, the hardships that lay ahead, and all her worries.
So, she kept the basket and didn’t hand it over to Dave.
Dave pouted, and Hera caught his expression in the reflection of the elevator doors. The sight made her chuckle. The men around her had so many different sides—like how Dave could be both childish and mischievous yet still eloquent and decisive when it came to politics.
Xavier could be incredibly determined and dedicated to his work, yet as lazy as a cat when he wanted to be. Luke had a gentle demeanor but could turn ruthless when the situation demanded it. Rafael was intimidating at first glance, yet beneath that exterior, he was kind and gentle. Zhane carried himself with a stern and stoic presence, but his care and dedication never wavered.
And then there was Leo—mysterious in his own way, yet one thing Hera was certain of: he was honest about his feelings for her. Protective and kind, he wouldn’t hesitate to cross the Atlantic Ocean if she so much as willed it.
Hera nodded as she considered their contrasting sides. Even she had different facets to her personality, and perhaps that was what made people so interesting and three-dimensional.
Lost in thought, she and the others reached the penthouse. Just as they stepped out of the elevator, they spotted Leo standing in front of the large door, his hand hovering over the doorbell. At the sound of approaching footsteps and the familiar sensation of being watched, he turned his head toward them.
The moment his eyes landed on Hera, they softened, warmth replacing his usual composed expression. In that instant, his gaze shimmered like a million stars, filled with quiet affection and something deeper—something meant just for her.