Under the heiress facade

Chapter 266

Even though Gideon had his differences with Bernard, he believed that Hera would be safe as long as Bernard was with her. This made Amelia’s concerns seem unfounded.

“Do you want to talk to him? Heta asked Bernard when she noticed him eyeing the phone.

“Yes,” Gideon responded, thinking she was addressing him.

Hera was speechless for a second.

She handed the phone to Bernard. At the same time, she wondered if these two men were secretly conspiring right under her nose.

Demand was slightly puzzled but took the phone.

“Mr. Killian, if you dare do anything indecent to my sister, I’ll make sure you pay dearly,” Gideon threatened through gritted teeth.

“ch,” Bernard replied nonchalantly.

Gideon was infuriated by Bernard’s Indifferent response. Then, he realized the call had been disconnected.

He considered calling back to confront Bernard but decided against it. He thought it would be childish and only make Bernard think the Everetts were easy to bully. So, he let it

Bernard ended the call, Hera gave him a curious look. She wondered what the two men had secretly discussed.

explained, seemingly aware of her curiosity as

his earlier nonchalant

response seemed

left speechless by her

was actually waiting for Bernard to leave

Bernard showed no signs of leaving

at him to go, she noticed Bernard staring intently at

look familiar to you?” Hera asked

gifts you made for Ms. Daphne when you were five.” Bernard replied after snapping out of his

taken aback.

“You remember?”

course. You pricked your finger making them and cried

left index finger and rubbed his thumb over

“Right here”

She pulled her hand back and took the earrings out of the clear pouch.

asked, “These are just ordinary black pearls. How can you be so sure they’re the same ones?

if there’s a small hole from