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.

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

turned around, deciding to fill her stomach first before

that, Mildred was

seen Bernard visit the Everett residence before. Though they were not as shocked as

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

quickly said, “Please wait a moment. Lilith,

his hand to stop them and waited on the

Everett residence. He knew full well everything they had done to Hera. If it weren’t for Hera

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

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

a loss for

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

head and his brothers were all elevated to the title “Mr.” However, Bernard was just over ten years old at the time, so

It irritated

old man was interested in younger women and particularly

so to emphasize Bernard’s age a

and reached out for a handshake After all, Gideon was going to be his