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.

needed to put on an act. By then, Bernard could invest in the Everetts

...

blink of an eye, it

sending you video invitations, but you never answered me. Let's hop on a video call! 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

do that, my dear. I'm bad at math and miscalculated the time difference.

straight to the

your tone, I can tell your Bernie

you keep talking nonsense, I'll

you that I sent you a coming-of-age gift. It'll reach your home later.

eyes, her sleepiness disappearing instantly. "What did you

"It's a secret, hehe!"

her playful laughter that

After hanging up, 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. He had been saying that he was looking forward to her 18th birthday, but

put down her phone. Turning around, she hugged Tiramisu, who was sleeping, in her arms. She fell asleep again and didn't get

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