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

would almost believe he genuinely liked her, judging from

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

wouldn’t easily give up on the man she loved. Camille ignored it, continuing

for the urgent dispatch of special forces, thousands

No wonder Camille was so enthusiastic.

felt a touch on her loot. She

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

to rush. We can leave once you’re tall,” Bernard

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

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

a mischievous smile on his lips. It was as if

was at a loss for words. She had passionately recounted their first encounter to share how they were fated and how well–suited they were

but they were openly exchanging flirtatious