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.

was grown up, but his cold, intimidating air remained. With his powerful position and ruthless nature, a person like him

seduced me

face. She couldn't deny that Hera was stunningly beautiful, like a fairy descended to

side, I couldn't resist the

try to fool me!" Catherine snapped, not believing a

sure Hera was making up stories just to get her to travel

Hera remained silent.

anywhere. I will stay here, so stop trying to

What about next time? How many lives do

long silence, Catherine replied, "There won't be a next time. She now

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

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

other words, Hera would force her if

She understood Hera's point. Giselle had been digging for information about her parents and was bound to go to the Killian family

being alive would be exposed. Hera and Catherine had been