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

you,” Bemard explained, seemingly aware of

earlier

his response

speechless by her mimicry

WhatsApp messages to pass the time. She was actually waiting for Bernard to leave so she could contact Leon

showed no signs of leaving

to hint at him to go, she noticed Bernard staring intently at the small pouch in

to

you made for Ms. Daphne when you were five.” Bernard

was taken aback.

“You remember?”

your finger making them and cried your eyes out,”

finger and rubbed his thumb over the pad.

“Right here”

making her heart flutter She pulled her hand

just ordinary black pearls.

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