Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 61

“I grew up with you!” Hera tried to maintain a composed expression

“So what? You’re the young lady of the Everett family anyway.”

Bemard denied it, tightening his grip on her..

He looked at Hera in his arms. Her nervousness and the appearance of wanting to resist but not daring to move made her more approachable than her usual aloof and distant self.

He put her on the couch. His long hands were propped on the backrest and seat of the couch, imprisoning her between his arms.

“Nothing happened before, but now that you’ve grown up and we’re not related by blood, the feeling is different”

His gaze was focused, and his lips curled up as he leaned in close to Hera’s ear. “Especially since you saved my life.”

Bernard’s gentle and magnetic voice was very pleasing to the ears.

The warm breath from his words brushed against Hera’s ear, causing her heart to skip a beat unintentionally. Her body trembled involuntarily

This kind of nervous feeling was subtle. It seemed like she was expecting something in her heart, but she was also afraid of what might happen.

“Perfect timing Ican’t stay in the Killian family anymore. How about I become the son–in–law of the Everett family?” Bernard looked at her intently.

held almost as many shares as the Kilian family’s patriarch, they would probably

him away immediately.

didn’t understand why Bernard would tease her like this. Considering their identity and relationship, was impossible

their disparity in strength, her hands were pressed against Remard’s chest but she couldn’t push him away

his forehead touching Hera’s. “You can choose to agree to it or kiss me. I’ll let you go either way.”

choice!” Hera frowned

get angry and stopped teasing her. He chuckled softly and continued, “Don’t

future.”

Hera was speechless

what happened tonight and deliberately walled for her at the door?

her a clean set of clothes and

inexplicable sense of being manipulated and then abandoned

a little

Hera heard Bernard making a phone call faintly outside

deliberately lowered his voice. “Take down the Everett

was calm, and

the tea, Hera’s complexion finally showed some improvement.

about the Everett

casually glanced at her. He did not expect her to have overheard what he said

worry, but I’m just an illegitimate child without power or authority in the Killian family” He chuckled softly, refusing to admit

Hera was speechless.