Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 162

“Grandmaster, please! We’re begging you! Please spare our lives!”

The men began groveling even more to the point that they began smashing their foreheads against the floor, causing their heads to bleed

At that moment, a phone’s ringtone cut through the atmosphere.

Bernard picked up the ringing phone casually. When he saw the caller ID, a hint of warmth surfaced on his cold–looking face.

He parted his thin lips to utter, “Keep it down.”

The three men grasped onto the final line of hope, thinking that they could still reverse the situation. They looked up at Bernard eagerly, waiting for his next line.

Little did they know that Bernard was talking to the bodyguards this whole time.

The bodyguards paired up immediately and approached the men. One person was in charge of covering his target’s mouth and strangling him, while the other took on the responsibility of crippling said target.

heard coming from the men. The poor men were in so much pain that they couldn’t utter a sound. Darkness swam around their vision, threatening to consume them

Bernard answered the call. “Sweetle, are you coming

happened to overheat Bernard’s affectionate nickname for Hera being spoken in such a gentle manner. He shuddered immediately and lost control of

cold and ruthless grandmaster

on earth was the one calling

from the intense pain after letting out a few soft groans.

Samson was left feeling speechless

his intimidating front as the grandmaster of Astral

in her throat the moment she heard Bernard’s voice. For some reason, it managed

“sweetle” 11 years ago. Back then, she was still living with the Killians. “Sweetie” was Bernard’s favorite nickname for

regaining her senses. “I just wanted to remind you to take your meals regularly. Don’t forget

me,” Bernard replied while sounding pitiful.

the response. He ended up knocking out his own

on the other end

she was a little worried about

could hear

Tiramisu’s with me too,” Bernard answered

to say the least. Were they not

food for you. The server will arrive soon with the food. You have to pay attention to the doorbell, alright?”