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.

“It’s fine. I’m here to pick up Hera” As

around, deciding to fill her stomach first

that, Mildred was somewhat

before. Though they were not as shocked as

understand why Bernard would do that. They couldn’t help but wonder if Bernard had

wait a moment. Lilith,

her finish breakfast first” Bernard raised his hand to stop them and waited

had done to Hera. If it weren’t for Hera stopping him from

the place wasn’t too unbearable. Moreover, no matter how much

the people outside. He somehow grasped her feelings. “I’ll take care of him for you” with that, he put

at a loss for words.

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

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 call him by his

and status. It irritated h

old man was interested in younger women and particularly

said so to emphasize Bernard’s age a aimed his attention at Hera

After all, Gideon was going to be his brother–in–law,