Gerald smirked, misinterpreting Hera's intense interest as jealousy and a desire to protect the men she was interested in. He couldn't resist turning into a gossipy aunt, leaning in to share the juicy details without any suspense.
"That's actually the cream of the crop, Young Miss," he said with a gleam in his eye.
"I believe that's exactly what Alice was hoping for," Gerald chuckled mockingly.
"It didn't happen?" Hera asked, her curiosity piqued as she leaned in closer to Gerald, eager to know what had transpired.
"My men reported that after Rafael ordered his guards to prevent anyone from visiting Minerva and to monitor her constantly, he even assigned a female bodyguard to ensure Minerva wouldn't sneak out. She's managed to do that before, after all," Gerald explained, enjoying Hera's anticipation.
