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

quickly Bernard ended the call, Hera gave him a curious look. She wondered

explained, seemingly aware of her curiosity as he returned her phone

mimicked his earlier nonchalant tone.

response seemed

speechless by her

time. She was actually waiting for Bernard to leave so she could

no

as she was about to hint at him to go, she noticed Bernard staring intently at the small pouch in her

familiar to you?”

the Mother’s Day gifts you made for Ms. Daphne when you were five.” Bernard replied after snapping

was taken

“You remember?”

pricked your finger making them and cried

index finger and rubbed his thumb over the

“Right here”

her, making her heart flutter She pulled her hand back and took the

black pearls. How can you

backing to see if there’s a small hole from