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 soon as he entered the

fill her stomach first

was somewhat

residence before. Though they were not as

why Bernard would do that. They couldn’t help but

a moment. Lilith, could you go and get

his hand to stop

James and 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

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

in dealing with the people outside. He somehow grasped her feelings. “I’ll take care of him for you” with that, he put down his cutlery, wiped his mouch with a napkin, and stood

a

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

just over ten years old

status. It

the old man was interested in younger women and particularly

so to emphasize Bernard’s age a

and reached out for a handshake After all,