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. “Don’t you like me?

hesitated, the silence stretching between them.

touch. His thumb brushed over her lips, and

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

for us,” he replied, a smile playing on his

car crackled with ambiguity, their

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 a fleeting kiss.

next moment, he produced a heart–shaped necklace

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

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

sending a shiver down her spine.

on her, her eyes drifted to

sudden realization struck her. Bernard was sly, indeed. Both the necklace and cufflinks featured canary

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

the living room, locked in