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

curious look. She wondered what the two men had

explained, seemingly aware of

his earlier nonchalant tone.

response seemed so reluctant.

was left speechless by her mimicry

her unread WhatsApp messages to pass the time. She was actually waiting for Bernard to

Bernard showed no

to go, she noticed Bernard staring intently at the

familiar to you?” Hera

when you were five.” Bernard replied after snapping out of

was taken aback.

“You remember?”

making them and cried your eyes out,” Bernard recounted.

then gently took her left index finger and rubbed his

“Right here”

She pulled her hand back and took the

ordinary black pearls. How can

clasp’s backing to see if there’s a small hole from when you pierced it wrong back then, Bernard said