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.

lingered on her face. “Don’t

silence stretching between them.

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

dropped, becoming low and seductive. “Suddenly, I don’t feel like going to your house anymore.” “Where,

just for us,” he replied, a smile

ambiguity, their breaths

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

he leaned forward and captured her lips in a fleeting

heart–shaped necklace from his

skipped a beat as she reached for the necklace. Though it was

at the counter and thought it would look beautiful on you. Let me put it on,” Bernard offered, unclasping the necklace and gently fastening it around her neck

spine. Hera’s heart pounded in her chest, the anticipation almost

drifted

Bernard was sly, indeed. Both the necklace and cufflinks featured canary diamonds. Did that make them an unintentional couple’s set?

and Hera were returning. Lilith and James bustled about the

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