Chapter 808 Gerald And Cindy
The safer approach was to stay low, to maintain their cover, and act as though they were simply protecting Leo because he was Hera’s lover. They could tell others that Cindy and her people were just doing Hera a favor, offering whatever fabricated explanation would serve to deflect suspicion.
But if Hera and her people were misunderstood or wrongly accused, it could trigger an all-out war—one that would inevitably drag countless innocent people into the crossfire. If that happened, Hera’s identity would likely be exposed to the world.
Worse, her public image could be destroyed. She might be branded as someone who endangers lives, or worse, the very cause of the conflict.
To be seen as the catalyst for such a disaster—placed on a pillar of shame—was a burden Hera knew she couldn’t bear. That’s why, for now, their best course of action was to remain still, observe, and respond only when the time was right.
And just as she was deep in thought...
Click...
The door to Zhane’s office swung open, and Zhane came out, his arms overloaded with gear— a waist belt, gun holster, and three daggers. He looked slightly worried as he cast an apologetic glance at Cindy.
"Miss Cindy," he offered tentatively, "why don’t I take this downstairs for you? Or maybe you could call someone to help carry it? It’s quite a bit, and walking around with this might scare the patients..."
Zhane gave an awkward smile, clearly uncomfortable. He’d deliberately taken his time bringing the weapons out—not just because they were heavy, but because he knew how seeing guns and blades in the open could unsettle both patients and medical staff. Letting Cindy walk around like that, armed to the teeth, felt a bit... excessive.