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.

pick up Hera” As

turned around, deciding to fill her

that, Mildred was

had already seen Bernard visit the Everett residence before. Though they were

himself! At the same time, they didn’t understand why Bernard would do that. They couldn’t help but wonder if

wait a moment. Lilith, could

Bernard raised his hand to

full well everything they had done

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 were

her feelings. “I’ll take care of him for you” with that, he put down his cutlery, wiped his mouch with a

at a loss for words.

to the living room and extended his right hand out of courtesy. “Bernard, no, I should call you Mr.

Bernard was just over ten years old at the time, so calling him that seemed overly mature. As a result, many outsiders

status. It

him that the old man was

at that moment, Gideon deliberately said so to emphasize Bernard’s age

glanced up at him and reached out for a handshake After all, Gideon was going to be his brother–in–law, so he had to show some