Under the heiress facade

Hera's cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she grabbed a pillow from the bed and hurled it at him.

"You pervert!"

Bernard chuckled softly. He effortlessly caught the pillow and tossed it back onto the bed before disappearing into the bathroom.

Having already showered earlier at home, Hera simply changed into her pajamas and settled into bed. The sound of running water from the bathroom made her inexplicably nervous.

She idly played with her phone, trying to distract herself, but her attention was drawn to a WhatsApp message from Samantha.

Samantha: "Hey! Hera, have you used the gift yet?

"Don't forget to share your feedback!"

Thinking of the unopened package in her room, Hera replied, "Why? Did you finally get paid for your endorsement?"

Samantha: "Wait, isn't it past 3:00 am there? And you're still awake!"

"Mind your own

promptly declined. Deciding to avoid further conversation

remembered S' advice

had few friends, and the first message was from

for special medication and that her own batch was scheduled for auction

idea and quickly

of that batch of

the bedside table lit

at the phone on the table and then at the conversation box with

she sent another

when the

as she sent it, a WhatsApp notification popped up on Bernard's phone

guard. She wondered

Nova, and

stared at the phone on