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.

gaze lingered on her face. “Don’t you like

silence stretching between

leaned closer, tilting her chin up with a gentle touch. His thumb brushed over her lips, and there was a spark of danger in his eyes. Finally, she replied,

and seductive. “Suddenly, I don’t feel

for us,” he replied, a smile

crackled with ambiguity, their

can hang out tomorrow, Bernard’s gaze intensified. The subtle fragrance of her perfume further fueled his desire. “You agreed so easily. Do you know what that implies?” Hera met his eyes, her expression unwavering.

captured her lips in

he produced a heart–shaped necklace

it was a classic design, the canary diamonds encrusting the hollow heart made

me put it on,” Bernard offered, unclasping the necklace and gently fastening it around her neck

sending a shiver down her spine. Hera’s heart pounded in her

he fastened the necklace on her, her eyes drifted to the canary diamond cufflinks

struck her. Bernard was sly, indeed. Both the necklace and cufflinks featured canary

word that Bernard and Hera were returning. Lilith and James bustled about the kitchen while Mildred

sat in the living room,