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.

on her face.

silence stretching between

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,

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

he replied, a smile playing on his lips.

crackled with ambiguity, their breaths mingling in the

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.

to resist, he leaned forward and captured her

moment, he produced a heart–shaped necklace from

for the necklace. Though it was a

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

breath tickled her ear, sending a shiver down her spine. Hera’s heart pounded in her

her, her eyes drifted to

indeed. Both the necklace and cufflinks featured canary

residence was a whirlwind of activity upon receiving word that Bernard and Hera were returning. Lilith and James bustled about the kitchen

living room, locked in a silent staring contest.