Under the heiress facade

Chapter 304

Il Christopher had his way, he wanted Hera to go abroad with himn

Just as he readied himself to speak, a jarring ring shattered the forming silence.

Hera retrieved her phone, a flicker of recognition crossing her face when she saw Bernard’s name on the screen. She excused herself and stepped away to

swer the call, “Hello?”

“There you are! School’s been out for ages. What’s keeping you busy? Bernard’s voice washed over the phone, a smooth baritone that could charm the

birds from the trees.

“You mean the afternoon dismissal?” Hera clarified, remembering their earlier conversation.

Unlike most schools, Cavenridge functioned primarily as a boarding institution, with few students electing to return home for the midday break. The academy provided a cafeteria and dorms for them to relax during these hours

There was a beat of surprised silence from Bernard.

“Honestly, I just miss you,” he finally admitted.

remained silent, her

can swing by, and we

Beard’s refined tastes and the bustling food street atmosphere.

I’m waiting in line for coffee with some classmates. Lunch and shopping are on the agenda afterward. Not exactly the ideal place for you. How about dinner

many classmates are you

“Three,” Hera replied.

question held a subtle

head. If she made it known that there was a

next breath.

flickered across her face before

then,” Bemard conceded, his

end call button, but before her finger could tap the screen, his magnetic

miss me?”

unspoken understanding. Hera knew Bernard well enough to recognize the

would likely keep the call

a resigned sigh, she mumbled, “I

the same,” Berard replied, finally severing

a small, involuntary smile playing on her lips. Perhaps a tiny part of

voice cut in. The line

signature coffee and some local