Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 98

Hera texted Piglet, saying, “That offer has expired. Now it’s two hundred times the price.”

Piglet messaged, “Oh my gosh! Are you messing with her? Or are you intentionally taking advantage of the situation? Either way, I love it!

Hera smiled when she imagined the look on Queenie’s face upon receiving this message. She set her phone down and continued with her breakfast.

As breakfast neared its end, James got up to fetch the car keys

“Hera, the driver’s off today, and I happen to be free. I’ll take you and Gino to school,” he said, trying to sound pleasant.

Gone was the dignity of the former head of the household in this fawning demeanor.

Hera glanced casually at him, unimpressed by his attempt to curry favor. She didn’t refuse, but it was no who objected first

not ride in the same car as this country bumpkin even if I have to walk to

small backpack slung over his shoulder. Gino was still sulking over the fact

pretended to tie his shoelaces and paused his steps. He figured

glance before getting into the car. Even James

leaving Gino standing in the yard, a surge of disbelief washed over him.

the car, James kept his eye on the road while occasionally glancing at the back seat

her game, kept her head lowered. Their positions were now

with Mr. Killian?” James

wanted to ask this question for a while now but hadn’t found the right opportunity. He wouldn’t have ended up in this

Bernard, Hera’s hand brieflypaused the game. They hadn’t contacted each other for several days since that night they

she replied nonchalantly without lifting her gaze.

hot temper would have flared up immediately in the past, but now, he felt powerless. In fact, he had to be shrewd. He recognized the situation and knew not to get angry. He

It’s none of my business, But can you, for the sake of our father–daughter relationship, help me persuade your brother to let me work at his company?” he asked in a low, pleading voice.

he added, “Any

looked down on James and wouldn’t let him interfere in the company’s affairs, so

a loss as to what

and glanced