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

the silence stretching

gentle touch. His thumb brushed over her lips, and there was a spark of danger in his eyes. Finally, she replied,

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

he replied, a smile playing

the car crackled with ambiguity, their breaths mingling

fluttered as she agreed, “Fine, but 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

resist, he leaned forward and captured her lips in

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

a beat as she reached for the necklace. Though it was a classic design, the canary diamonds encrusting

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

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

necklace on her, her eyes drifted to the canary diamond

the necklace and cufflinks

Hera were returning.

and Gino sat in the living room,