Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 87

Lost in thought, Douglas nulled over Bernard’s words. A supposed weakling capable of executing enemies in special ops? Vulnerable and isolated within the Killian family?

Wasn’t he the one who disregarded family ties and intentionally seized control of the family business to undermine the Killian family? Yet he said he was forced to go along with Chad’s demands?

“Boss, it’s a real shame you’re not an actor!” Douglas thought.

Douglas noticed all eyes on him, including Tiramisu’s. What was with Bernard’s death stare?

“I didn’t hear a thing. Carry on, you two,” Douglas quipped

Hera and Bernard were speechless.

At nightfall, on the

the top floor of the Luxent Hotel, Camille stood by the flour–to–ceiling window in a champagne–colored feathered gown. She gazed out at the city’s night view

fine wine,

go on a date with your dream guy,” Amelia said,

teasing me.” Camille smiled gracefully, taking the

the

the card, realizing it was a room key

years. Do you want

moment but accepted the card in the

in love with Bernard ever since she laid eyes on him on a case

long time to discover that he was Bernard from the Killian family, but he had always been in the army. By the time Bernard was discharged, she had already gone abroad for

to make the most of it. But her upbringing taught her to be reserved and maintain

about time. I’ll leave you to it. Good luck on your date.” Amelia checked

her hand. But what outweighed her hesitation

to touch up her makeup in the

“Mr. Killian has arrived and

you” Camille tipped the waiter before letting him leave. She then took the emergency exit, descended a

elevators opened one

happened to see Bernard stepping out of the adjacent elevator.