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.

cold, intimidating air remained. With his powerful position and ruthless nature, a person like

me first," Hera

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

my side, I couldn't

Catherine snapped, not

sure Hera was making up stories just to get her

Hera remained silent.

will stay here, so stop trying to persuade

time. What about next time? How many lives do you

won't be a next time. She now knows her father is the sixth

knew Catherine couldn't keep this secret from Giselle forever. She

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

would force

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

their being alive would be exposed. Hera and Catherine had been