Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 89

Hera switched off her phone, feeling a bit relieved at last. She’d leave once she got the Eclipse Stone next week and cured Bernard’s Ullness. That way, she wouldn’t even have to care about Bernard meeting other women.

“Mr. Killian; sounds a bit distant Cancall you “Bernie” Instead?” Camille asked Bernard with sincerity.

Hera remained silent overhearing their conversation.

“As long as you like it,” Bernard replied casually, his gaze returning to Hera. She sipped her tomato cream soup, seemingly unfazed by Camille’s presence.

Bernard was perplexed. Was his tactic of playing hard to get failing miserably? Was Hera only interested in food and games?

She used to say she liked him the most when she was younger. How had she changed so much?

indeed the man she fell in love with at first sight. He was

presence, Camille would almost believe he genuinely liked her, judging from their

as Bernard’s gaze fell on Hera once again, his eyes softened in a way that didn’t belong to her. She then

up on the man she loved. Camille ignored it, continuing “Speaking of which, Bernie, we have a deep

you saved me during the pirate hijacking on the high seas. If it weren’t for the urgent dispatch of special forces, thousands of people on the entire cruise ship would’ve perished..”

her soup. No wonder Camille was so enthusiastic. She wanted to repay her gratitude by

She was caught off guard but instantly realized whose foot it

choked on the soup and coughed. She looked at Bernard in shock.

time. There’s no need to rush. We can leave once you’re tall,” Bernard said mischievously, handing her

Killian, should I remind you of the purpose of tonight’s

to say, “Mr. Killian, as a

remained silent. Hera glared at him discreetly, and she saw a mischievous smile on

to share how they were fated and how well–suited they were for

but they were openly exchanging