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?

kind.” Camille smiled shyly. He was indeed the man she fell in love with at first sight.

believe he genuinely liked her, judging from their encounter at the

again, his eyes softened in a way that didn’t belong to her. She then realized everything she had

the man she loved. Camille ignored it, continuing “Speaking

the pirate hijacking on the high seas. If it weren’t for the urgent dispatch of special forces, thousands of people

listened quietly while drinking her soup. No wonder Camille was so enthusiastic. She wanted to repay her gratitude by marrying Bernard

touch on her loot. She was caught off

and coughed. She looked at Bernard in

can leave once you’re tall,” Bernard said

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

seemed to say, “Mr. Killian,

remained silent. Hera glared at him discreetly, and she saw a mischievous smile on his lips. It was as

were fated and how well–suited they were for each other. But it seemed like

but they were openly exchanging flirtatious glances in