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

fine wine, candlelight,

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

Camille smiled gracefully, taking the champagne and clinking

they finished their champagne, Amelia handed Camille a card. “Make the most

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

him for six years. Do you

a moment but accepted the card in the

ever since she laid eyes on him on a case ship

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 two lost

make the most of it. But her upbringing

to it. Good luck on your date.” Amelia checked

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

the room key card and went to touch up

has arrived and is on

leave. She then took the

to two elevators opened one after the other.

and she happened to see Bernard stepping out