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.

speculated that Hera might have discovered he was Grandmaster of Astral Nova. She was angry with him because she thought he

before that she would stay at Bernard’s house just for the convenience

scoundrel was pretending to need treatment to pursue Hera! Fortunately, Hera was smart and wouldn’t fall for such a trick

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

with visitors to the hot spring every winter, and reservations were required in advance for entry.

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

anyone else here?” Lilith murmured.

to arrive,” the receptionist

the place has been cleared out,” Gino said as he crossed his arms and raised

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

was surprised, but then

Everett family could only afford to book a five–star hotel for a banquet. Clearing out a high–traffic resort was out of the question, especially now that

bit worried. “Gideon,

Gino

from the last time Gideon charged him 50 percent interest. Besides, he didn’t believe Gideon had such capability.