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

her, a setup of flowers, fine wine, candlelight, and

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

smiled gracefully,

“Make the most of this date, and here’s to becoming Mrs.

realizing it was a room key card. She

when you want aman. You’ve waited for him for six years. Do you want to

a moment but accepted the card in the

had been deeply in love with Bernard ever since she laid eyes on him on a case ship six years

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 further studies, and the

she had to make the most of it. But her upbringing taught her to be

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

in her hand. But what

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

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

Camille tipped the waiter before letting him leave. She then took the

doors to two elevators opened one

she happened