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 to

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

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

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

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

car, James kept his eye on the road while occasionally

Their positions were now vastly different,

what’s your relationship with Mr. Killian?”

the right opportunity. He wouldn’t have ended up in this situation if he had known how well–connected Hera and Bernard

the game. They hadn’t contacted

of your business,” she replied

he had to be shrewd. He recognized the

of my business, But can you, for the sake of our father–daughter relationship, help me persuade your brother to

he added, “Any position will

in the company’s affairs, so James had to

what to do, even considering a job on a construction site

and