Chapter 816 Enemies Crossing Paths
Zen, left standing alone, looked almost like his soul had flown away with Athena. His expression was so innocently cute that Hera couldn’t help but stifle a chuckle as she glanced back at him.
Athena, meanwhile, was pulling Hera along as if she were running in a marathon, her face flushed with embarrassment. The sight was so endearing that it made Hera smile. Athena’s usual confident demeanor had melted away, leaving her looking like a flustered teenager, and it was hard for Hera to resist teasing her about it later.
’Ah! Ah! I totally ship them!’ Hera squealed internally, her eyes narrowing with glee. Her best friend was finally getting a love life—and not just with anyone, but with someone Hera knew and trusted. How could she not root for them? Besides, if Athena got busy with her own romance, maybe she’d stop obsessing over Hera’s love life and blurting out nonsense every five minutes. The thought of finally getting a little peace made Hera chuckle to herself, unable to hide the growing smile on her face.
After they walked away and Zen was no longer in sight, Hera finally let out a quiet chuckle. Athena was still acting silly and flustered, letting herself be dragged around near the boarding gate. That’s when they spotted Alice, who was just standing up from her seat, preparing to board the plane.
Athena’s cheerful mood vanished in an instant. She clicked her tongue in annoyance."Tsk! Can’t I have a little peace to enjoy? A white lotus just had to appear... or should I call her a green tea bitch now? She’s definitely leveled up."
She cast a sideways glance at Hera, signaling her to keep moving. If Alice had once been a classic white lotus—always pretending to be sweet and saintly—now she was the full-blown green tea type, constantly acting pitiful and wronged. Athena had no patience for that kind of performance. She knew if she didn’t keep her temper in check, she might end up slapping someone—or giving herself high blood pressure.
Athena had always been straightforward, and with Alice’s manipulative vibe, she’d easily be cast as the villain. Fortunately, she had Hera by her side. Hera knew how to play the green tea game too—and Athena was counting on her to do it well.
Understanding exactly what her best friend was thinking, Hera could only manage a wry smile. She wasn’t sure how to feel—after all, it was Athena who had taught her the difference between "white lotus" and "green tea" types, and more importantly, how to deal with them. And with Alice constantly switching between acting innocent and pitiful, Hera realized she might really need those lessons now.
But since it was time to board, Athena didn’t dwell on it. She simply tugged Hera along, and Liz followed behind while gently pulling Minerva with her. They were surrounded by Hera’s bodyguards, who would be seated in the premium economy section just behind the business class.