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

car as this country bumpkin even if I have to walk to school myself!”

over his shoulder. Gino was still sulking over the fact that Hera did not choose to stay in his

paused his steps. He figured he could reluctantly agree to share a ride with

into the car. Even James didn’t try to persuade him. The car started and

the car pulled away, leaving Gino standing in the yard, a surge of disbelief washed over him. He was left behind. The situation left him pondering if he

the road while occasionally glancing at the back seat passenger through the rearview mirror.

head lowered. Their positions were now vastly different, though her cold demeanor remained unchanged

what’s your relationship with Mr. Killian?” James

this question for a while now but hadn’t found the right opportunity. He wouldn’t have ended up in this situation if he had known how well–connected

hadn’t contacted each other for several days since

your business,” she replied

past, but now, he felt powerless. In fact, he had to be shrewd. He recognized the situation and knew

sake of our father–daughter relationship, help me persuade your brother to let

“Any position will

interfere in the company’s affairs, so James had to ask Hera

didn’t, he was at a loss as to what to do, even considering a job on a construction site

looked up and