Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 231

Upon hearing that, Hera, who had been resting with her eyes closed, suddenly opened them wide.

Gideon looked utterly shocked. He didn’t dare slam on the brakes but slowed down instead. Only someone intimately connected would use such an affectionate term. He began to wonder if the old man had already made a move on Hera!

Hera sensed the car slowing down. Afraid that Bernard might say something provocative again and distract Gideon from driving properly, she promptly responded, “We just have a doctor–patient relationship. There’s nothing to say about it.”

Bernard was somewhat speechless.

He was sure that Hera was intentionally giving him the cold shoulder.

she got the gurdyroot, she had been avoiding him. He speculated that Hera might have discovered he was Grandmaster of Astral Nova. She was angry with him because she thought he had been playing games

seem to be lying. She had mentioned before that she would stay at Bernard’s house just for

need treatment

the three arrived at the hot

hot spring resort was a popular landmark. It was crowded with visitors to the hot spring every winter, and reservations were required in advance

managed to get the passes through a friend. However, upon arrival, he saw that the parking lot was

isn’t anyone else

yet to arrive,” the receptionist explained

Gino said as he crossed his arms and raised his head with a look of

response. She hadn’t expected kids these days to be

James was surprised, but then he suddenly felt quite proud.

a five–star hotel for a banquet. Clearing out a high–traffic resort was out of the question, especially now that he

a bit worried. “Gideon, it’s really not necessary-”

this isn’t his doing. His wallet isn’t that deep,” Gino said

interest. Besides, he didn’t believe Gideon had such capability. It must have been Bernard who arranged it. As far as he