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

setup of flowers, fine

a date with your dream

Camille smiled gracefully, taking

a card. “Make the most of this

the card, realizing it was a room key card. She

you can’t hold back when you want aman. You’ve waited for him for six years. Do you want to wait another

a moment but accepted the card

Bernard ever since she laid eyes on him

he was Bernard from the Killian family, but he had always been in the army. By the time Bernard

most of it. But her upbringing taught

Good luck on your date.” Amelia checked the

at the room keycard in her hand. But

key card and went to touch up her makeup in the bathroom.

“Mr. Killian has arrived and is on his way up

leave. She then took the

doors to two elevators opened

on Camille’s side was slightly late, and she happened to see Bernard stepping out of the adjacent elevator.