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.

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

She had mentioned before that she would stay at Bernard’s house just

calling her “sweetie” made Gideon suspicious that this scoundrel was pretending to need treatment to pursue Hera! Fortunately, Hera was smart and wouldn’t fall for such a

their minds occupied by different thoughts, the three arrived at the hot spring resort. James‘

a popular landmark. It was crowded with visitors to the hot spring

a friend. However, upon arrival, he saw that the parking lot was almost empty. The reception area had only the staff.

isn’t anyone else here?” Lilith

arrive,”

out,” Gino said as he crossed his arms and raised his head with

only smile politely in response. She hadn’t expected kids these days to be

James was surprised, but then he suddenly felt

book a five–star hotel for a banquet. Clearing out a high–traffic resort was

however, looked a bit worried. “Gideon, it’s

deep,” Gino said

still holding a grudge from the last time Gideon charged him 50 percent interest. Besides, he didn’t believe Gideon had such capability. It must have been Bernard who arranged