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.

her face. “Don’t you like me?

silence stretching between them.

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, “Fine, I like you.”

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

he replied, a smile playing on

with ambiguity,

We can hang out tomorrow, Bernard’s gaze intensified. The subtle fragrance of her perfume further fueled his desire. “You agreed so

leaned forward and captured

necklace from his palm

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

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

down her spine.

on her, her eyes drifted to the canary

necklace and cufflinks featured canary

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

Gino sat in the living room, locked