77 Chapter 77 Autumnvale

Hera's gaze briefly brushed past Xavier before swiftly moving on to survey the other participants. However, her gaze abruptly locked onto the one individual she least wanted to encounter at that moment.

The individual didn't avert their gaze; instead, they met Hera's eyes head-on, boldly conveying their animosity towards her through their piercing stare—a moment caught unforgivingly by the camera lens.

None of the guests were aware of the fact that they were being broadcasted live, as the director ensured that only the crew was privy to it, and everyone remained tight-lipped. They all knew firsthand how nasty the director could be when crossed, so no one dared to challenge him, no matter the circumstances.

"Ahem!" The throat-clearing cut through the chatter, drawing Hera's attention and commanding silence from the group. "Everyone, if I could have your attention, please," came the authoritative voice.