Chapter 107 (edited)

As soon as Kara returned, she quickly ran off again, heading to a party and having drinks with Dani, whom she hadn't seen in a long time.

Later, it was Perry who called Kara and made all the necessary arrangements.

For instance, Kara's desk had been reassigned to Kate in her absence, so Perry ensured she had a new one. This time, however, he even arranged an office for her.

Given Kara's tenure of just over a year, this was an extraordinary privilege. But her achievements spoke for themselves—she had become one of the shining stars of Planet Daily. It was only fitting for her to have her own office, though it was understandably smaller than Perry's as editor-in-chief.

"You really shouldn't make things so difficult for Perry," Dani finally commented, unable to hold back any longer.

From the phone in Kara's hand, Perry's voice came through: "Dani, feel free to scold her more on my behalf."

Kara let out a hum, ignoring the comment. She hung up the phone with an amused look.

The two women exchanged glances before bursting into laughter.

Perry had always been kind to Kara. Even the interview that landed her the job had been arranged by him. It was clear his instincts were sharp—Kara's talent deserved the special treatment. Her articles on Batman alone had brought significant attention and revenue to the paper.

"How's Jane doing?" Kara asked suddenly, shifting the topic.

Jennifer naturally came up during their conversations. After all, the three women had been close friends for years.

Kara studied Dani's face as she mentioned Jennifer, wondering why Dani looked puzzled.

"Kara, you might have been the first to get a boyfriend, but Jane's overtaken you now. She's even got kids," Kara informed Dani, smirking.

Dani's jaw dropped in disbelief. "Kids? Jennifer? She's only been in Gotham for what, two months? How does that even happen?"

Kara shrugged. "They're Bruce's. Don't you know how much she adores him?"

Dani sighed. "Still on Bruce? But I heard he's the type who bounces between supermodels and movie stars. Can Jane handle that?"

"Not quite, Dani. Bruce plays the part when he needs to, but it's mostly an act. Sure, there were some real moments in the past, but things are different now. It's no longer just Jane pining for him—he's genuinely pursuing her now."

Kara proceeded to recount the events between Jennifer and Bruce, omitting certain sensitive details.

Dani listened in astonishment, her expression mirroring someone watching a dramatic soap opera unfold.

Kara intentionally withheld her own secret identity, not because she distrusted Dani, but to protect her friend. Dani's profession already involved risks, and knowing Kara's truth would only endanger her further.

Jennifer had only learned the truth because of a dangerous situation, and Kara had been strict about keeping her dual identity hidden for years. It wasn't a decision she made lightly.

Their conversation turned to other topics, and the gathering continued until nightfall.

Since Kara didn't have her car, Dani drove her home. They'd waited until they were sober enough to drive, having indulged in some drinks earlier in the day.

As Dani drove home alone, her eyes drifted to the two small ornaments hanging from her rearview mirror. One was a black bat symbol, and the other a white one, identical to the charm Jennifer had.

She pressed the brakes abruptly, staring at the white bat ornament.

"Kara, you sneaky fox. You almost fooled me," Dani muttered, her eyes lighting up with realization.

Kara's stories about Gotham and Oracle began connecting in her mind. Oracle had only appeared when Kara was in Gotham, and her timing aligned perfectly with the Joker's activities and Jennifer's attack.

It clicked. Kara was Oracle.

Dani's heart raced at the thought. Though she admired Oracle, Kara was her best friend, and the revelation left her feeling both proud and protective.

Still, she hesitated to confirm her suspicions. Picking up her phone, Dani considered calling Kara but ultimately decided against it.

She didn't want to risk being wrong, nor did she want to force Kara into revealing something she might not be ready to share.

With a deep breath, Dani put the phone away and restarted the car. She wouldn't call Kara or disclose her theory to anyone else—not even her boss. Kara was her best friend, and she would protect her secret.

As Dani drove off into the night, Kara remained oblivious to her friend's suspicions.

The situation was reminiscent of Clark Kent's double life as Superman—close friends sometimes noticed the patterns, but clever excuses and diversions kept the truth buried.

Kara had been lucky this time. Dani's decision to stay silent spared her from having to confront the truth prematurely.

In a future crisis, Kara would later thank Dani's discretion, realizing how much it had preserved their friendship.

For now, Kara's life settled back into its usual rhythm. Her new column took off spectacularly, exceeding even Perry's expectations. The first issue sold out almost instantly.

Kara had taken a unique approach with her debut column, focusing on teaching readers the secrets of preparing traditional dishes—a surprising yet effective topic.