Having successfully sent Minerva off, Athena smugly retrieved the car key from the now-terminated store manager, not deigning to spare him a glance.
It was only then that he comprehended the gravity of his offense against someone connected to higher authority, beyond even the reach of his brother-in-law.
His knees threatened to buckle beneath him while Jess respectfully gestured to Athena, indicating for her to test out her car. Meanwhile, Jess hurried outside to finalize the procedures and call for security so the previous store manager could be evicted.
Hera joined Athena in the car, settling into the passenger seat to share in her friend's excitement. However, she couldn't resist teasing her. "That was quite the entertaining drama you orchestrated earlier."
