Under the heiress facade

.

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

arrogantly with his small backpack slung over his shoulder. Gino was still sulking over the fact that Hera did not choose to stay

his steps. He figured he

saw Hera shoot him a casual glance before getting into the car. Even James didn’t try to persuade him.

Gino standing in the yard, a surge of disbelief washed over him. He was left

road while occasionally glancing at the back seat

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

what’s your relationship with Mr. Killian?”

to ask 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

the game. They hadn’t contacted each other

she replied nonchalantly without lifting

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 dared

help me persuade your

added, “Any

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

a loss as to what to do, even considering a job on a

looked up and glanced