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 wine, candlelight, and glasses awaited.

You finally get to go on a date with your

gracefully, taking the champagne and

their champagne, Amelia handed Camille a card. “Make the most of this date, and here’s

glanced at the card, realizing it was a room key

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

hesitated for a moment but accepted the

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

had always been in the army. By the time Bernard was discharged, she had already gone abroad for further

the most of it. But her upbringing

it. Good luck on your date.” Amelia

hand. But what outweighed

went to touch up her makeup in the

and said, “Mr. Killian has arrived

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

to two elevators opened one after

she happened to see Bernard stepping