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.

Bernard could invest in the

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an eye, it was New

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

do that, my dear. I'm bad at math and miscalculated the time difference. Don't be

to the

can tell

keep talking nonsense, I'll

tell you that I sent you a coming-of-age gift. It'll reach your home later. Remember to take it and put it to

her eyes, her sleepiness disappearing instantly. "What

"It's a secret, hehe!"

playful laughter that it couldn't be

words. 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 he hadn't said anything about her

sleeping, in her arms. She fell asleep again and didn't get up until

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