Twins in Her Womb: Sir President, Please be Gentle

Chapter 3378 This Guy's The Real Deal

Not only did Luke not give in, but he wasn't intimidated by Hera's threats either. Instead, he turned the tables and intimidated her right back.

Gerald could not help but feel a sense of admiration for Luke.

If it had been him in that situation, he would not have had the guts to refuse Hera outright. Even if he did not want to comply, who would dare offend the boss' future wife?

Even though her position was not set in stone, for now, Hera's status remained unshakable.

Yet Luke did not try to curry favor with her. Faced with threats and temptation, he stood his ground, even flipping the situation to intimidate her instead.

Gerald quietly gave a thumbs-up.

*This guy's the real deal," he muttered to himself.

After venting her frustration on the tree, Hera stormed back. Her eyes were red and swollen.

When she came to the second floor, she caught sight of Luca stepping out of the lab with a tray in hand. She quickly approached.

*Stop right there!" Hera snapped sharply.

Luca frowned as irritation bubbled up inside her. Why was Hera here again....

"I'm not feeling well. Where's your doctor?" Hera's initial intent had been to cause trouble, but remembering Abel's warning yesterday, she ultimately chickened out.

Luca gestured toward the lab behind her. "In there."

Hera reached for the door, ready to push it open.

Luca offered a calm reminder, "Knock first. Wait for Mr. Shanks' permission before entering and try to stand by the door when you speak. The equipment inside is critical. If anything gets damaged..."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Hera's temper flared. She was convinced that Luca was subtly mocking her. Did she mean that she was not important enough to be trusted around the lab's valuable equipment?

Even though Luca had meant no harm, Hera twisted the words into an insult.

Hera immediately felt as if her most vulnerable spot had been hit.

She had cried to Abel about Luca's behavior, but not only did he fail to defend her, he even warned her not to cause trouble with anyone in the lab.

Luca, sensing Hera's rising hostility, stopped talking. Her expression turned colder. "Do whatever you want." Her warning had been sincere.

Shanks was fiercely protective of his lab.

After all, everything in the lab was incredibly important to him, even something as small as a test tube. After all, its medical value could not be easily measured with numbers.

Those who understood this would not casually wander around the lab, fearing they might accidentally damage something and disrupt the experiment.

Without another word, Luca turned around and headed toward the volunteer's quarters.

Hera narrowed her eyes at Luca's retreating figure. A wave of annoyance filled her heart.

*Seductress!" Hera spat under her breath. The moment she saw Luca, she noticed the swelling on her face had

almost completely faded. Her delicate and beautiful features were restored.

At the same time, her stunning beauty made it hard for men to look away.

However, just like two kings could not rule the same kingdom, women could not tolerate having someone more beautiful than them in the same space.

Hera's competitive nature would not allow any woman to outshine her, especially not in a place where she thought she should reign supreme. A quiet hatred brewed inside her. She wished she could deal with Luca once and for all.

She turned around, intending to barge into the lab.

As her hand reached the doorknob, she recalled Luca's earlier warning and reluctantly knocked instead.

*Come in," a man's voice called from inside.

Hera's gaze hardened. She thought Luca might be in the middle of an experiment, but it seemed like she was just in there with a doctor.

A man and a woman alone together... If nothing happened between them, she would question the man's sanity. Hera pushed open the door and walked toward the man. "Are you the doctor? I'm not feeling well. I need you to..."

"Get out!" Shanks' expression darkened when he saw her barge right in.

Hera froze for a moment, unsure if she had heard him right. "What did you say?"

"Get out!" Shanks' gaze sharpened.

Hera felt a jolt of fear. She instinctively stepped toward the door, but something held her back.

Why was she afraid?

She was Abel's partner!

She was not here to cause trouble. She only wanted a doctor's help.

Why should she leave?

*I'm not feeling well. I need you to examine me." Hera stood her ground, refusing to leave.

Shanks' eyes narrowed like a hawk's, sharp and calculating. Hera felt as though she were being torn apart, and her body could not help but tremble. The feeling only fueled her anger even more.

How dare this man speak to her like that? Did he not know who she was?

"I'm busy. Get out." Shanks was usually indifferent toward others, but he had never been as fierce as he was now. His response was a clear sign he was beyond annoyed. He was furious now that his limit had been crossed. However, Hera did not pick up on this and tried to argue, "What's your problem? Do you know who my boyfriend is? He's your boss! You're just a lowly employee. Show some respect, or I'll make sure he fires you." Shanks' eyes turned even colder. He could not fathom how Abel ended up with such a shallow woman.

Why even bring her to the base?

Normally, Shanks did not care about Abel's life. As long as it did not interfere with his research, he would not bother to interfere.

However, this woman was different. She did not just break into his lab. Now, she was arguing with him too.

Shanks, someone who usually could not care less about anything, felt irritated for the first time. It was also his first time feeling an intense dislike for a woman. As this thought crossed his mind, he picked up a scalpel from the table.

Hera jumped back in shock. "What are you doing? I'm your boss' woman. If you dare to do anything to me, he'll

never let you get away with it! I'm not joking..."

Hera watched in fear as Shanks advanced toward her with a scalpel in hand. Her body trembled, paralyzed with fear. For some reason, her legs felt like they were glued to the floor. She could not move.

At that moment, Gerald appeared at the door to the lab and saw the scene unfolding. He could not help but be startled for a moment. "Ms. Sanchez, what's going on?"

Tears filled Hera's wide eyes as she turned slowly to Gerald, her voice pleading for help. "This man... He's trying to kill me. Please help me."

Gerald stood frozen, glancing briefly at her.

She was not tied up...

*Ms. Sanchez, you really should leave. Mr. Shanks doesn't like people barging into his lab," Gerald dared not to enter. Was she too scared to run?

Why was she just standing there, frozen?

Hera, shaken by his words, finally found the strength in her legs to move. She stumbled toward the door.

With a few quick steps, she was out of the lab.

However, her breath came in short, ragged gasps as though she had just escaped a near-death experience...

Gerald looked back at Shanks, who was still making his way toward her, and swallowed hard. He tried to explain," Mr. Shanks, Ms. Sanchez just arrived yesterday. She doesn't know the rules here. Please don't hold it against her."

Shanks remained silent. Still holding the scalpel, he walked toward the door.

Hera shuddered with fear.

This was too much.

Gerald continued to plead, "I assure you, Ms. Sanchez won't act so recklessly again. Please, just forgive her this

once."

Shanks did not respond, simply closing the door behind him.

With a loud bang, the tension in Hera's body finally eased.