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?

the man she fell in love with at first sight. He was noble, gentlemanly, and soft–spoken.

liked her, judging from

in a way that didn’t belong to her. She then realized everything she had done had prepared the way for someone else’s

she loved. Camille ignored it, continuing

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

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

touch on her loot. She

She looked at Bernard in shock. What was he

need to rush. We can leave once

should I remind you of the purpose of tonight’s agenda? You should let Ms. Chime check your illness.”

shifting between them. The message in her eyes seemed to say, “Mr. Killian, as a man, you should be a gentleman and come

smile on his lips. It was as if he was

loss for words. She had passionately recounted their first encounter to share how they were fated and how well–suited they were for each other. But it seemed like background noise

exchanging flirtatious glances in front of