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

this country bumpkin even if I have

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

tie his shoelaces and paused his steps. He figured he

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

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

occasionally glancing at the back seat

positions were now vastly different, though her cold demeanor

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

hadn’t found the right opportunity. He wouldn’t have ended up in this situation

hand brieflypaused the game. They hadn’t contacted each other for several days since that night

replied nonchalantly

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

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

added, “Any position

James and wouldn’t let him interfere in the company’s affairs, so James had to

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

and glanced