Outside the yard, Bernard smiled meaningfully.

As he had expected, the Killians had been keeping an eye on him. It was exactly what he wanted.

He took out his phone and made a call. "He has his eyes on the prey. Switch to plan B."

"Yes, sir," Theo responded.

He felt that Bernard was going to great lengths for Hera.

Bernard knew the Killians would eventually target the Everetts, so he planned ahead of time. The two previous Shuttle Ventures investment contracts given to the Everetts were only the start of things. Next, Theo would put on an act. He would find James and Gideon, provide a big investment, and bring the Everetts under the protection of XS Corporation. That was Bernard's true purpose.

Otherwise, Hera and the Everetts would be suspicious if XS Corporation suddenly offered to invest in the bankrupt Everetts.

He just didn't expect the Killians to notice the Everetts so quickly. Now, the plan would flow more smoothly when they took action.

could invest in the Everetts with the excuse

...

the blink of an eye, it was

I'd like to see if anyone else is on your bed!" Hera was in a foul mood from being woken up early by Samantha's call. She irritably put the phone away from her ear and turned

my dear. I'm bad at math

to

your tone, I can tell your

talking nonsense, I'll hang

coming-of-age gift. It'll reach your home later. Remember to take it and put it to good use

opened her eyes, her sleepiness disappearing instantly. "What did

"It's a secret, hehe!"

laughter that it

Hera opened WhatsApp. The last chat recorded between her and Bernard was when he wished her a good night after their video call last night.

put down her phone. Turning around, she hugged Tiramisu, who was sleeping, in her arms. She fell

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