Under the heiress facade

Chapter 313

“You snooth talker! Does your charm work on all the girls?“”

Here swatted Benard’s hand away from her head. His playful gesture felt condescending, like he was treating her like a kid.

Bernard responded by taking her hand instead. “I’m only like this with you.”

Hera recalled how he had coaxed Katie and the others at noon. “What about when you asked me to introduce my classmates to you at noon?” Her words held a subtle edge.

on your classmates so that they

Bernard could sense the spark of jealousy underneath her tone and explained, “I just wanted to make a good impression on your cl would approve of my relationship with you.”

Honestly, with her personality, anyone who could hang out with her had to be more than just an ordinary classmate.

Hera pulled her hand free.

“We’re not in any relationship yet,” she corrected him.

face. “Don’t you

silence stretching between them.

touch. His thumb brushed over her lips, and there was a spark of

surprise crossed Bernard’s face. His voice dropped, becoming low and seductive. “Suddenly, I don’t feel like going to your house

just for us,” he replied, a smile playing

car crackled with ambiguity, their

swing by the Everett residence first for your medicine. We can hang out tomorrow, Bernard’s gaze intensified. The subtle fragrance of her perfume further fueled his desire. “You

he leaned forward and captured

he produced a heart–shaped necklace from his palm with a magician’s flourish.

reached for the necklace. Though it was a classic design, the canary diamonds encrusting the hollow heart made it

would look beautiful on you. Let me put it on,” Bernard

warm breath tickled her ear, sending a shiver down her spine. Hera’s heart pounded in her chest, the

drifted to the

Bernard was sly, indeed. Both the necklace and

of activity upon receiving word that Bernard and Hera were returning. Lilith

Gino sat in the living room, locked in a silent staring contest.