Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 229

After Hera finished washing up and came downstairs, she noticed a lively atmosphere outside the door, indicating that someone had visited them. She paid it little mind and joined Gideon at the dining table

Just as she was about to have breakfast, she heard James‘ ingratiating voice from the living room. “I didn’t know you would come, Mr. Killan. We’re honored by your presence.”

“Judy, hurry and brew some coffee.” Mildred’s voice rang out.

Hera turned around and saw Mildred and James respectfully leading Bernard toward the living room, with Douglas and Lilith following behind.

She hadn’t imagined Benard would actually show up!

Gideon caught wind of the voice as well. A brief hint of annoyance flashed across his face as he pondered why the old man was here and if Bernard was trying to take Hera away

ence more.

the dining area, “It’s fine. I’m here to pick up Hera” As soon as he entered the residence, he caught sight of Hera

fill her

Mildred was

seen Bernard visit the Everett residence before. Though they were not as shocked as Mildred, they were still quite

understand why Bernard would

“Please wait a moment. Lilith, could you go and

breakfast first” Bernard raised his hand to

everything they had done to Hera. If it weren’t for Hera stopping him from intervening, the Everett residence

to stay at the Everett residence for over a week, it meant the place wasn’t too unbearable. Moreover, no matter how much he disliked it, James and Lilith

room, Gideon noticed Heracalmly eating her breakfast, clearly uninterested in dealing with the people outside. He somehow grasped her feelings. “I’ll take care of him for

at a loss for

his right hand out of courtesy.

new family head and his brothers were all elevated to the title “Mr.” However, Bernard was just over ten years old at the time, so calling him that seemed overly mature. As a result, many outsiders continued to

It irritated h

was interested in younger women and particularly

at that moment, Gideon deliberately said so to emphasize Bernard’s age a aimed his attention at Hera

him and reached out for a handshake After all, Gideon was going to be his brother–in–law,