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

flowers, fine wine, candlelight, and glasses

a date with your dream guy,” Amelia said, handing her a glass of champagne.

smiled gracefully, taking the champagne and

handed Camille a card. “Make the most of this date, and here’s to becoming Mrs. Killian

it was a room key card.

years. Do you want to wait another six? Seize this opportunity.” Amelia helped adjust Camille’s hair, revealing her cleavag

a moment but accepted the card in the end.

had been deeply in love with Bernard ever since she laid

her a 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 further studies, and

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

Good luck on your

hesitant looking at the room keycard in her hand. But what outweighed

to touch up her makeup in

Killian has arrived and

the waiter before letting him leave. She then took the emergency exit, descended

elevators opened one after

and she happened to see Bernard stepping out of