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

his shoulder. Gino was still sulking over the

He figured he could reluctantly agree

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

him. He was left behind. The situation left him pondering if he was

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

kept her head lowered. Their positions were

relationship with Mr. Killian?” James

He wouldn’t have ended up in this situation if he had known how well–connected

hand brieflypaused the game. They hadn’t contacted each other for several

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

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

the sake of our father–daughter relationship, help me persuade your

he added, “Any position will do.”

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

he was at a loss as to what to do, even considering a job on a

looked up and glanced at him.