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

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

me to take good care of you,” Bemard explained, seemingly aware of her

his earlier

wonder his response seemed so reluctant.

was left speechless

scrolled through her unread WhatsApp messages to pass the time. She was actually waiting for Bernard to leave so she could

Bernard showed no

to go, she noticed Bernard staring intently at the small pouch in her hand containing the black

to

Mother’s Day gifts you made for Ms. Daphne when you

was taken aback.

“You remember?”

making them and cried

gently took her left index finger and rubbed his thumb

“Right here”

flutter She pulled her hand back

them before him, she asked, “These are just ordinary black pearls.

there’s a small hole from when you pierced it wrong back then,