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

the silence stretching between

closer, tilting her chin up with a gentle touch. His thumb brushed over her lips, and there

crossed Bernard’s face. His voice dropped, becoming low and seductive. “Suddenly, I don’t feel like going to your house anymore.” “Where, then?” Hera

a

with ambiguity, their breaths mingling in the intimate

we need to 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 agreed so easily. Do you know what that implies?” Hera met his eyes, her expression unwavering.

captured her lips in a fleeting kiss.

next moment, he produced a heart–shaped necklace from his palm with a

Though it was

me put it on,” Bernard offered, unclasping the

shiver down her spine. Hera’s heart

her, her eyes drifted to

the necklace and cufflinks featured canary diamonds. Did that make them an unintentional couple’s

were returning. Lilith and James bustled

and Gino sat in the living room, locked in a