Under the heiress facade

"No need for that. Bring me the list of herbs we need, along with the patient records," Hera said.

Sarah's suggestion was a good short-term solution but wasn't a long-term fix. Everly and the Chime family were obviously trying to suppress Hera! Did they think this would leave her powerless? They had seriously underestimated her. Sarah fetched the list of herbs, and Isla gathered the patient records. After reviewing the patient records, Hera replaced the rare herbs with something easier to obtain.

Everyone who watched the process couldn't help but be awed at Hera's adjustments.

Nina praised, "The new herbs may not be as efficient, but they'll still treat the patient's chronic urticaria."

Sue gasped. "I didn't think of that! As expected of my idol!"

Sarah cheered, "Great! We have plenty of those herbs, though they are a bit more expensive."

Isla chuckled. "Looks like someone underestimated us."

Wayne watched how busy everyone became due to Everly and felt frustrated that he couldn't help. He was angry with Everly and at himself for being so useless. He felt he only brought Hera more problems than help by being around her. Maybe he should leave and not cause any more trouble...

others and noticed Wayne sitting in the corner. He looked exhausted, having spent the

knew how he felt.

someone close

divert her emotions by focusing on other

with the person, it

different for Wayne.

be as detached as she could be.

Hera wasn't good at comforting people, seeing Wayne's

"Wayne." She approached him.

had finished her tasks, quickly stood up. "Hera, I'm sorry. I didn't teach Everly well, which caused so many problems for the clinic.

don't need to

market fluctuations are normal," Hera

him still downcast,

said this befor