The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress
Chapter 851 When Temptation Was Everywhere

Chapter 851: Chapter 851 When Temptation Was Everywhere

[Xavier: I’ll personally assess the situation as soon as I land. You all need to finish your tasks on your end. If possible, join me there—or if you can’t, send more backup to support us. Hera’s bodyguards won’t be much help if things escalate. I’ll also make sure there’s a plane ready to get us out immediately if anything goes wrong.]

[Zhane: Sounds like a good plan.]

[Zhane: We should fully understand the situation before jumping to conclusions. Hera may be with her friends, but they’re all women—and while they come from powerful families back home, their backgrounds don’t carry weight in Paris. That makes it easier for the Parisian socialites to look down on or even try to bully them.]

[Dave: Damn it! This is all Alexandre Arnault’s fault! What gave him the nerve to get close to my sweetheart when he’s got a rabid fiancée breathing down his neck?]

[Rafael: Like you’re one to talk. Don’t you have a mad dog of your own?]

[Dave: Ha! And you say that as if you don’t have one either!]

[Rafael: ...]

[Rafael: I already spoke to her grandfather and ended the engagement a while ago.]

[Zhane: I never had a fiancée to begin with. I wouldn’t want Hera to be seen as the "other woman."]

[Luke: Same here. Handled it long ago—clean and simple.]

[Xavier: (ᇂ_ᇂ)]

[Xavier: I ran away from home—I’ve got no fiancées or arranged marriages to worry about.]

[Dave: Hey! Don’t look at me! That girl’s been clinging to me like she smelled bones, but I’ve already made my stance clear. Besides, Rafael was there with Hera and me when she and her grandfather tried to push a match. I’ve got a clear conscience!]

[Xavier: @Dave No one even mentioned you—why are you getting so defensive?]

[Rafael: @Dave Feeling guilty? No one said a word, but you’re already jumping to explain yourself?]

[Dave: @Rafael You looking for a fight?]

[Rafael: More like you’re about to get beaten black and blue.]

[Dave: (҂×▵×)╦╤─ @Rafael]

[Luke: Alright, enough with the playground brawling. I’ll send a few of my guys to check out the Paris underworld. Maybe we can get them to lend a hand. If not, we’ll find another way to protect Hera and keep her safe.]

[Dave: Alright, I’ll contact the President of Paris directly and bring this up. Even if the Parisian socialites don’t care about our social standing, they’ll at least respect their own president. It’s great that they stick together—but not when that unity is aimed at my woman. Hera could really get hurt.]

[Zhane: As far as I know, the Pinault family patriarch came to my hospital recently, hoping for a consultation. They’re getting old—maybe I can use that as a way in, strike a deal if needed.]

[Dave: Well, that’s a surprise! The ever-principled Dr. Everett, willing to use someone’s health as leverage? Are you leveling up, genius doctor?]

[Dave: (¬‿¬)]

[Zhane: They say it’s better to make an enemy of a politician than a doctor. Want to test that theory, @Dave?]

[Dave: ♪～(￣,￣ )]

While Hera’s little harem was busy holding a meeting, she remained blissfully unaware that a storm was already brewing in the shadows. Their seemingly small actions had only fueled Mindy’s murderous intent toward her, and Alice, ever the instigator, continued to gleefully pour oil onto the flames with a charming, dangerous smile.

"Hera, Hera... thank you," Alexandre said softly, his thumb brushing against the cool skin of her cheek.

Hera quickly averted her gaze, gently pulling away from his touch. She didn’t understand why Alexandre was acting this way, and yet... she couldn’t pretend she didn’t feel a spark. It was faint but undeniable.

’Is this what love-struck fools feel?’ she wondered. ’Is this why they fall so easily for anyone who gives them attention?’

Hera wasn’t the type to let herself be swept away by fleeting emotions. She didn’t want to be casual about love—not when she had a clear purpose for being here. Once she achieved her goal, she planned to leave without hesitation. As alluring as Alexandre was—with his handsome face, chiseled physique, and impeccable background—falling for someone like him would be all too easy.

But love, she knew, wasn’t just about attraction or perfection. Loving someone came with weight. With responsibility. And right now, she couldn’t afford distractions—not even beautiful ones with kind eyes and soft smiles.

If she allowed herself to fall for every man who showed her affection, wouldn’t that make her love feel cheap? She already had six men by her side—Leo, Luke, Zhane, Xavier, Rafael, and Dave. Adding one more might not seem like much on the surface, but to her, their feelings mattered deeply.

She had already crossed emotional and physical lines with them. She couldn’t just pretend those bonds didn’t exist. It wouldn’t be fair—to them or to herself.

Hera knew she couldn’t make decisions in a vacuum. If she were to accept someone new into her life, it wouldn’t be just her choice. She had to consider how the others felt, whether they were truly open to it. She couldn’t simply bring someone new into the fold and expect everything to stay the same.

Their trust, their hearts, their loyalty—those things weren’t to be taken lightly. Unless they gave their blessing, Hera wouldn’t just cave in to fleeting feelings or temptation.

Right now, Hera was retreating in order to advance. Just as she had told Alexandre earlier, she was in a foreign land, and the people who might stand against her weren’t ordinary citizens—they were high-society elites, deeply rooted in this territory. She needed Alexandre’s protection, his influence, to keep those forces at bay, at least until she found her footing.

Hera was painfully aware of her limits, especially with none of her lovers by her side. She had to be cautious—not just with her actions, but with her emotions. She couldn’t allow her heart to waver so easily. After all, she wouldn’t want any of her lovers’ hearts to wander in her absence either.

Temptation was everywhere. But guarding her heart wasn’t just about loyalty—it was about integrity. What would Leo, Luke, Zhane, Xavier, Rafael, or Dave think of her if she fell for someone else so quickly? No. She had to remain grounded.

Taking a deep breath, Hera composed herself and looked up at Alexandre with a calm, steady gaze. "Mr. Arnault, as I said before, I came here to network and socialize. But now, it seems I’ve already made an enemy. I didn’t come here to stir trouble, and I hope you understand what I’m trying to say."

Her voice was poised, her expression distant, yet firm. Alexandre felt a flicker of discomfort, though he kept his composure. Her guarded demeanor and the strength behind her restraint stirred something in him, but he understood. His feelings for her had come suddenly and intensely—but not everyone could accept that kind of passion at once.

Not when he had a fiancée, even if the engagement was arranged. And Hera? She had no obligation to respond to him, especially when the moral high ground wasn’t on her side.

Still, he knew Mindy wouldn’t let things go quietly. Trouble was coming—and he had every intention of standing in its way.

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