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.

remained. With his powerful position and ruthless nature,

me first," Hera

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.

without you by my side, I couldn't resist the temptation," Hera

me!" Catherine snapped, not believing

Hera was making up stories just

Hera remained silent.

stay here,

time. What about next time? How

next time. She

dwelled on her thoughts. She knew Catherine couldn't keep this secret from Giselle forever. She just hadn't

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

would

but she also knew Hera was serious about taking her back if left with no other option. She understood Hera's point. Giselle had been digging for information about her parents and was bound to go

would be exposed. Hera and Catherine had