With a mischievous grin, Leo watched as chaos erupted in the group chat.
Dave’s barrage of ssages flooded the conversation, while the others, just as curious, began chiming in with their own questions.
[Six Musketeers’ Group Chat]
[Dave: What the hell is this?!]
[Dave: I want a picture like this with my sweetheart too!]
Leo couldn’t help but chuckle to himself as he saw Dave’s frustration unfold.
The playful envy from the rest of the group only fueled his amusent further, especially knowing he had stirred the pot.
His devilish grin widened as the group chat buzzed with confusion and jealousy, each of them trying to piece together the story behind the photo of Xavier and Hera.
[Dave: But more than that, @Xavier, co out and explain yourself!]
[Dave: Weren’t you supposed to be working? Why are you napping on the job?!]
[Dave: I swear, next ti Hera’s working, I will be her PA! And I’ll make sure the paparazzi get tons of photos of and her together!]
[Zhane: The picture doesn’t look like it was taken by paparazzi, though.]
[Dave: I don’t care! I just want to have as many pictures with her as possible!]
[Dave: (＃`Д´)ﾉ]
[Dave: I want to save them all so our kids can see how lovey-dovey their mom and dad were!]
Leo could barely hold back his laughter as Dave’s over-the-top responses kept coming.
The group chat was buzzing with Dave’s theatrical outbursts, while the others sat back, amused by the spectacle.
Leo leaned back in his chair, satisfied with the chaos he’d set in motion.
[Luke: That’s a solid plan, Dave. Thanks for sharing.]
[Luke: (－‸ლ) (¬_¬)]
[Dave: (;￣Д￣)]
[Zhane: Besides, @Dave, do you really think Hera would let you be her PA? You said you’ve turned over a new leaf, right? So quit trying to escape your responsibilities and focus on your work.]
[Zhane: And don’t even think about coming up with an excuse!]
[Luke: @Dave, Zhane’s right. Stop running around the city avoiding your duties.]
[Luke: Didn’t your grandfather assign you so tasks to finish? So, get moving and start working, man.]
[Luke: (¬‿¬)]
[Dave: (○口○ ) Gasp]
[Dave: Y-you! It’s you!]
[Dave: Are you really my friend?!]
[Dave: How dare you even suggest that my grandpa send to Korea right now?!]
[Dave: Are you trying to get rid of your rival, @Luke?]
[Dave: Are you feeling threatened?]
[Dave: (｀∀´)Ψ]
[Dave: (
[Dave: Take that!]
[Zhane: Isn’t it only natural for you to finish the project in Korea? Besides, you did say you were going to start taking your job seriously now.]
[Luke: Exactly! I only ntioned to your grandpa that you’ve turned over a new leaf and are ready to work properly.]
[Luke: Just imagine how thrilled your grandfather must have been.]
[Luke: He literally checked the sky to see if the sun had risen from the west!]
[Luke: (＾▽＾)]
[Dave: @Zhane, don’t play innocent! I know Luke is just trying to get back at for surpassing him. After all, he hasn’t made any progress with Hera, while I’ve managed to win so brownie points! Plus, you don’t want Luke stealing the spotlight, since that might hinder your own progress, right?]
[Dave: Don’t think I’m stupid! Hmph! I’m not going down without a fight!]
[Dave: As much as my grandpa would love to hear that I’m finally taking work seriously, he’d also be over the moon to know I found him a beautiful, talented, and gracious granddaughter-in-law.]
[Dave: (￣へ ￣ 凸]
[Zhane: ...]
[Luke: ...]
[Luke]: Anyway, have you checked on Rafael?]
[Dave: Oh, switching topics, are we?]
[Dave: Fine, I’m not talking to you guys anymore! Hmph!]
[Dave: Since Leo is just enjoying the show and doesn’t want to chi in, so be it.]
[Dave: Right, Leo, I see you’re online—no pretending you’re dead! You wanted to stir the pot, didn’t you?!]
[Dave: Well, congratulations, you succeeded! Happy now? Hmph!]
[Leo: More than happy, in fact!]
[Leo: ←~∋(｡Ψ▼ ｰ▼)∈ @Dave ∋━━o(｀∀´oメ）～→]
[Luke: But seriously, has anyone heard from Rafael?]
[Luke: With his temperant, he should be one of the few of us seething with jealousy right now, so it’s uncharacteristic of him not to say a word.]
[Dave: I get it, @Luke—you just want to see us make fools of ourselves, huh? Will that make you happy?]
[Zhane: One fool is enough, @Dave.]
[Dave: What do you an by that, @Zhane? Are you calling a fool?]
[Zhane: I never ntioned your na, but if you insist... so be it.]
[Zhane: ┐( -.ー; )┌]
[Dave: You guys are bullying ! I’m going to tell my sweetheart and expose your true selves, you two-faced foxes!]
[Zhane: @Dave, that’s slander. I haven’t said a word; you just jumped to conclusions. Now you’re blaming us? Are you not afraid that Hera will think you’re fussier than a girl?]
[Dave: ...]
[Dave: @Luke, I went to Rafael’s house, but he wasn’t there. I asked the servants, and they told that Rafael left in a hurry after checking on Minerva’s room. They’ve been instructed to keep their distance from her for now. One of them ntioned that Rafael looked sick and angry, so it seems like they might have had another argunt or that Minerva did sothing to upset him.]
[Dave: They haven’t heard anything from upstairs, so they didn’t check on Minerva this ti. Rafael hasn’t co back since then; they assud he was in the office. I even called his office, but he’s not at Briley Corporation or his entertainnt company...]
[Leo: Do you think his sister might have run away, and he’s now out looking for her before anyone else does? Like the police, for instance?]
[Dave: (○口○ )]
[Dave: I don’t think so??!!]
[Zhane: Why don’t we split up and see what we can find?]
[Luke: That seems like our best option right now. We can leave Hera in Xavier’s care for the ti being; he’ll keep her safe. She has a big day tomorrow, and with Minerva potentially on the run, things could take a turn for the worse. We need to consider that Minerva might lash out at Hera for so reason.]
[Luke: While she might not directly seek revenge, it’s a possibility we shouldn’t ignore. Human emotions and thoughts can be unpredictable, especially when it cos to soone like Minerva. We can’t forget that she’s been struggling ntally.]
[Zhane: I completely agree. I just hope Minerva hasn’t really run away. Given her fragile state, she might bla Hera for her own failures after seeing her success online. That kind of comparison could trigger sothing in her and make her even more unhinged.]
[Zhane: When soone is in a vulnerable ntal state, they can be especially sensitive to differences in success. It’s a dangerous situation.]
[Leo: Then let’s spread out and search!]
[Leo: I still have to be there to cheer on my wife during her epic race tomorrow!]
[Dave: @Leo, you’re not the least bit concerned about Rafael’s sister, are you?]
[Leo: ┐( ˘_˘)┌]
[Leo: Why should I be? She’s not my sister, and she certainly isn’t my family.]
[Leo: Plus, she’s bullied Hera multiple tis and even hurt her.]
[Leo: The only ti I’ve felt grateful toward her was when she took Alexi away, freeing my wife from that dirty fox’s grasp. That’s the sole reason I’m not outright dismissing your attempts to help Rafael’s sister.]
[Leo: I’m already being generous enough here; don’t push your luck.]
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