As they stayed in the corner, watching the scene unfold, Hera couldn't help but notice Alice flitting around like a social butterfly, effortlessly mingling with the socialites. But what truly caught Hera's attention was when Alice mentioned that she, too, was participating in the IGI Expressions Competition.
This further confirmed Hera's initial suspicion that Alice was there to compete. Her heart raced in her chest—there had never been any mention in the novel of Alice having a talent for design.
Athena, sensing Hera's tension, looked at her in confusion. After all, in the novel, Alice had only focused on her career in entertainment. But perhaps things had changed. Hera had pushed Alice out of that industry, and with her career now in turmoil, Alice might have been forced to seek a new path to remain relevant.
