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

a curious

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

his earlier nonchalant tone.

wonder his response seemed

left speechless by

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

Bernard showed no signs

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

familiar to you?” Hera

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

was taken

“You remember?”

your finger making them

finger and rubbed his thumb over

“Right here”

rouch sent a tingle through her, making her heart flutter She pulled her

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

there’s a small hole from when you