Chapter 906 Best Actress In The Making
Hera felt her nerves tightening. It was one thing to face danger head-on, but now, injured and immobile, she was completely vulnerable. The thought of not being able to defend herself made her feel like a sitting duck in the open, and she hated this helplessness gnawing at her. Anxiety twisted in her chest, a quiet but relentless pressure.
Thankfully, her subtle cues had been enough; Xavier caught on almost instantly. She saw him texting her bodyguards, and relief washed over her. With only one usable arm and trembling fingers from the medication, it would’ve been impossible for her to type. Calling wasn’t an option either; it would blow their cover.
She had planned to quietly whisper her concerns, but to her surprise and comfort, Xavier understood her without a word. Their unspoken connection, that quiet, dependable understanding between them, helped steady her. Hera exhaled a slow, subtle breath, trying to calm the rapid beating of her heart.
After sending the text, Xavier gently pulled Hera closer, careful not to put pressure on her injured ribs. Then, he pressed a soft kiss to her forehead, a tender, public display of affection meant to appear natural, masking the tension between them. It was a calculated move, meant to fool anyone watching into believing that nothing was amiss. If their followers thought they were unaware, it would buy them more time without escalating the situation.
But then, Xavier’s expression subtly shifted. He’d noticed it too; the suspicious individuals were getting closer.
Now, there was no doubt. Something was about to happen.
Hera, who had just managed to calm her nerves, felt her heart begin to race once again.
It seemed the suspicious individuals were aware that Hera’s bodyguards would be arriving soon after the shift change, so they likely believed it was now or never. The problem was, Xavier and Alexandre couldn’t risk making a move without knowing whether these people were armed. One wrong step could escalate the situation into chaos. For now, all they could do was play it cool and try to slip away unnoticed.
Xavier had already sent their location to Hera’s bodyguards and turned on the GPS tracking, making it easier for them to respond quickly. Hera, picking up on the plan, slipped into character with ease. She tugged gently on Xavier’s coat and pouted playfully. "Brother Vier, I feel stuffy here. Let’s go somewhere else! Please?" she whined in a cute, mischievous voice.
Her act gave Xavier and Alexandre the perfect excuse to move without raising suspicion. Xavier chuckled softly, hiding his tension behind a smile, and leaned closer as if to whisper something sweet. But instead, he simply muttered under his breath, ’You’re too damn smart, woman.’