Chapter 721 Hera VS Alice
Gasps rippled through the banquet hall. While the Lowery and Jackson families weren’t among the absolute top-tier elites, their combined strength and unwavering unity made them a force to be reckoned with—respected and even feared in high society.
The mere thought of these two powerful families accepting Hera as one of their own sent waves of shock through the guests. With their backing, Hera now held just as much influence as an actual heiress.
Instinctively, many turned to Athena, expecting to see a hint of dissatisfaction or unease. After all, wouldn’t she feel threatened? Wouldn’t she fear that Hera might steal away her family’s love or put her position at risk?
But to their surprise, Athena was beaming with happiness, completely unfazed. The sight only deepened their confusion—just what kind of bond did these two share?
But little did they know, Athena was the happiest of them all. After all, Hera was like a massive, unstoppable force—one of the biggest fish in the ocean.
Simply riding on her coattails promised Athena endless wealth and influence. Who in their right mind would turn down such an opportunity? Certainly not her.
Just the thought of it made her grin from ear to ear. With a delighted smile, she handed Hera a glass of champagne, encouraging her to join in the toast.
Moments later, the banquet hall buzzed with congratulations and well wishes. The guests, eager to curry favor, showered Hera and Athena with even more attention than before, each vying to stay in their good graces.
Alice, who had stepped out onto the balcony to escape the scrutiny and regain her composure, returned just as Athena was being formally introduced to everyone.