"Senior Alice, please don't worry so much," Lucas said, stepping forward in a protective gesture in front of the two women. "Senior Hera, I don't know what magic or cosmetic surgery my best friend underwent to improve his appearance, but please don't be misled. And please don't think poorly of Ms. Briley; she was only concerned for your reputation, especially given your position in the entertainment industry."
Hera narrowed her eyes at Lucas. 'What a clever move', she thought. With his words, he not only tarnished Hera's reputation and exposed her career path to the bystanders, adding fuel to the online gossip, but also seemed to have picked up on Minerva's dislike for Hera after spending only an afternoon with her.
