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

would almost believe he genuinely liked her,

softened in a way that didn’t belong to her. She then

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

hijacking on the high seas. If it weren’t for

so enthusiastic. She wanted to repay her gratitude by marrying

on her loot. She was caught off guard but instantly realized whose foot it was.

on the soup and coughed. She looked at Bernard in shock. What was he

time. There’s no need to rush. We can leave

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

eyes seemed to say, “Mr. Killian, as a man, you should be a gentleman and come over to Dr.

discreetly, and she saw a mischievous smile on his lips. It was as if he was asking whether Hera had admitted

first encounter to share how they were

but they were openly exchanging flirtatious