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.

Astral Nova. She was angry with him because she thought he

Hera. She didn’t seem to be lying. She had mentioned before that she would stay at Bernard’s house just for the convenience of

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 trick

the three arrived at the hot spring resort. James‘ car

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

through a friend. However, upon arrival, he saw that the parking lot was almost

anyone else

to arrive,” the

cleared out,” Gino said as he crossed his arms and

hadn’t expected kids these days

then he suddenly felt

afford to book a five–star hotel for a

a bit worried. “Gideon, it’s really

isn’t his doing. His wallet isn’t that deep,” Gino said disdainfully as he gave

Gideon charged him 50 percent interest. Besides, he didn’t believe Gideon had such capability. It must have been Bernard who