Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 239

Bernard was confused because he didn’t think he was close to Gideon. It was Gideon who kept approaching him.

But Hera sounded unhappy, so he asked in confusion, “Why? Are you afraid that I’ll bully him?”

“You know the reason well!” she remarked coldly.

Bernard was bewildered. He scowled slightly when he recalled Gideon’s efforts in preventing him from approaching Hera. He looked at her, who was on the opposite side of the pool.

The mist lingered around her face. Although he couldn’t see her expression clearly, he could tell she was annoyed with him.

She had been treating him like this since the morning. To be more specific, ever since she got the gurdyroot, she had been intentionally avoiding him. Could she have realized that he was Grandmaster of Astral Nova?

Based on his understanding of Hera, that might not be the case. If she had discovered his identity and realized he had been teasing her, she would’ve thrown a tantrum rather than be angry silently.

to do with each other after she cured his disease? But after such a long time, she should understand his affection for her.

he stood up

away from me lately.”

in the hot spring pool. His tall and straight figure, with water droplets

perverted preferences of Grandmaster of Astral Nova.

wrong to make you

a halt in front of Hera, and he could finally see her cold

to her, but he wouldn’t let her. He leaned forward and placed

advances toward her, which caused her to misunderstand. Did he believe he could do whatever he wanted to her just because he was gay? She felt irritated at this thought.

about it yourself!” Hera said harshly.

furious. He thought for a moment

looked

noticed that her tone was wrong.

seems you’re deceiving me about something.” Hera smiled meaningfully.

words. She didn’t usually smile,

Grandmaster of Astral Nova, she would be more than just angry. She

keep the