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.

silent, her

I can swing by, and we can grab lunch together,” Bernard said.

Beard’s refined tastes and the bustling food

for coffee with some classmates. Lunch and shopping are on the agenda afterward. Not exactly the ideal place for you. How about

“How many classmates are you with?”

“Three,” Hera replied.

held

head. If she made it known that

next breath.

her face before she

conceded,

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

you miss me?”

understanding. Hera knew Bernard well enough to

appease him would likely keep the

resigned sigh, she

same,” Berard replied, finally severing

the phone, a small, involuntary smile playing on her lips.

voice cut in. The

the shop’s signature coffee and some local