Under the heiress facade

"I'll never forget that!"

Hera's gaze was cold and resolute.

Catherine knew Hera was stubborn. Once her mind was set, there was no changing it.

Hera lowered her eyes and continued, "And it's not just that. I'm in a relationship with Bernard now."

"What?"

Catherine was first shocked, then furious.

"Why on earth would you get involved with him?"

Although Catherine hadn't interacted much with Bernard, she knew enough about him. When he first returned to the Killian family, he had stabbed four housekeepers within a month.

He was filled with hostility and suspicion, but his menacing presence still evoked sympathy. The last time she saw him was at the Everett residence.

With his powerful position and ruthless nature, a person like

seduced me

She couldn't deny that Hera was stunningly beautiful, like a fairy descended to earth. She also couldn't deny her own age, but she wasn't senile. That cold, unapproachable man had seduced

side, I couldn't resist the temptation,"

Catherine snapped,

up stories just to

Hera remained silent.

anywhere. I will stay here, so

you this time. What about next

replied, "There won't be a next time. She

secret from Giselle forever. She just hadn't expected Giselle to find out so

She felt it was impossible for her to leave Catherine alone now. "Since Giselle now knows the truth, the Killian family will soon know you're still alive. Whether you want to leave or not, you have to unless you want to die!" Hera continued, "You have two choices. You can pack up and come with me,

Hera would force her

her, but she also knew Hera was serious about taking her back if left with no other option. She

their being alive would be exposed. Hera and Catherine had been hiding for over a