Now, with Minerva's suspicions echoing in her mind, Alice's thoughts began to lean in that direction as well. As she pondered the situation, she found it increasingly implausible to imagine two "chosen children" in the world, akin to two tigers sharing the same mountain.
So, the only remaining explanation seemed to be that Hera had received outside assistance to enhance her performance in front of the camera, perhaps to bolster her image as a multi-talented individual or to craft a particular persona for her.
After rearranging her thoughts, Alice felt calmer than before, and only then did she notice Xavier's sharp gaze, which made her breath hitch in her throat. She was all too familiar with that look on Xavier's face; she had seen it before. He was truly angry.
