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Chapter 12

As they reached the turn of the stairs, Bernard, who was in the lead, abruptly stopped. Fortunately, Hera stopped just in time to avoid bumping into him.

Bernard turned around, his gaze intense as he looked at Hera “Miss, do I know you from somewhere?!

Hera’s heart skipped a beat, but she kept a straight face as she stepped back. “Processor, your approach to starting this conversation feels rather outdated.”

Bemard stayed quiet. He edged closer to Hera, his gaze intensifying with a flurryet emotions.

Was Heraunable to recognize him? Or was she deliberately choosing to Ignore him?

Asernard drew closer, his towering figure standing at six and a half feet–cast a shadow over Hera, who, at five and a half feet, felt overwhelmed by his presence

The Bernard before her bore no resemblance in his former gentle self.

Hera instinctively stepped back as Bernard steadily approached. She stopped abruptly when she felt the will against her back.

“Do you really not remember me? Cecily Killian!”

With his hand against the wall, Bernard glanced down at her. His eyes

reflected a surge of emotions.

felt a shiver down her spine. She reallord she had indeed

Hera was mistakenly taken in by the Killian family and lived with them for

years ago, Bernard’s father, Albert Killian, died on his deathbed, Albert spoused his third

before Greg was due to take over, he

father and Albert’s sixth son, Lucius, Lucius was accused of killing

After months of searching for answers, Daphne finally uncovered a

the Kilian residence, she died in a sudden car accident

drastic action to protect her. She set the house on fire, faked their

heart swelled

to Lucius and

influence and gather evidence. Her next step would be a journey to jetburgh to prove Lucius‘ innocence and avenge Daphne’s

the true culprit, she wouldn’t trust anyone from the Killian

the fear Ingering in her heart. “I’m not Cecily

an Everett, You’re the daughter of the Everetts!* Bernard retorted through clenched

her true identity wouldn’t be difficult with a

that you know the truth, you must realize we have no connection anymore. Please, step

“YOU”

stared at Hera, puzzled by his sudden coldness and alot demeanor, He couldn’t

apart. He frowned,

against the wall. It looked like he

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