Under the heiress facade

.

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

a setup of flowers, fine wine, candlelight,

date with your dream guy,” Amelia said,

smiled gracefully, taking the champagne

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

at the card, realizing it was a room key

back when you want aman. You’ve waited for him for six years. Do you want to wait another six?

a moment but accepted the card in the

she laid eyes on him on a case ship

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

waiting had led to this moment. Of course, she had to make the most of

luck on your date.” Amelia checked the time and

her hand. But what outweighed her hesitation

the room key card and went to touch up

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

She then took

doors to two elevators opened one after the other.

slightly late, and she happened to see Bernard stepping