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

Gino was still sulking over the fact that Hera did

his shoelaces and paused his steps. He figured he could reluctantly agree to

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

disbelief washed over him.

on the road while occasionally glancing at the back seat passenger through the rearview

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

what’s your relationship with Mr.

this question for a while now but hadn’t found the right opportunity. He wouldn’t

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

none of your business,” she replied nonchalantly without lifting her

choked. His 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

help me persuade your brother to let me work at his

he added, “Any position

interfere in the company’s

was at a loss as to what to do, even considering

and glanced at