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.

as he glanced toward 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 heading toward the

turned around, deciding to fill

was somewhat shocked.

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

no one had expected Bernard to stoop so low as to come and pick up Hera himself! At the same time, they didn’t understand why Bernard would do that. They couldn’t help but wonder if Bernard had taken an interest in Hera. To them, he was a super–rich

moment. Lilith, could you

first” Bernard raised his hand to stop them and waited

disliked everyone in the Everett residence. He knew full well everything they had done to Hera. If it weren’t for Hera stopping him from intervening, the Everett residence would have been long gone.

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 were still has future in–laws,

clearly uninterested in dealing with the people outside. He somehow grasped her feelings. “I’ll take care of

a loss for words.

out of courtesy.

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

It irritated h

the old man was interested in younger women and particularly

emphasize Bernard’s age a

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