Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 226

“Who are you?” Bernard glared at him icily.

Douglas promptly intercepted Terence and called for security.

Seeing that, Terence’s expression became awkward.

as Bernard.

In fact, they had met before. Although Queenie was only from a collateral branch of the Killian family, she was of the same generation as

Terence had called Bernard by his firstname in an attempt to be friendly. However, his efforts fell flat, and he was almost thrown out by security.

Hence, he quickly corrected himself, “Mr. Killian, I’m the CEO of Gaskell Corporation and would like to discuss the Shuttle Ventures investment with you..”

with people. They were either there to seek investment or discuss collaborations. The people coming and going were all prominent figures

of Gaskell Corporation, would

top ten prestigious families in Norburgh. Usually, others looked up to them, but now, Terence was acting so humbly

the rumors about the Gaskell family’s downfall

coldly and

ourside the building. Douglas opened the back door for Bernard and then got into the front passenger

door closed, Bernard asked in a chilly tone, “Why hasn’t Gaskell Corporation gone bankrupt yet?”

time,” Douglas replied with a wry smile. He thought Bernard must have been reading

krupt overnight. It would take time to exert pressure

be deducted from your bonus,” Bernard blurted out.

thrice to the management chat “Make Gaskell

the day she made up her mind, Hera had been forcing herself not to think about Bernard anymore. She dedicated herself entirely to her pharmaceutical work, moved out of Skyview Heights, and

week. Lilith and Gino were very happy, but at the same

just between school and home. Once home, she would eat and then head straight to her room, locking herself

been cutting Hera’s pocket money?” Gino asked as he watched Hera go upstairs