Twins in Her Womb (Bianca and Luke Crawford novel) novel Chapter 3378

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.