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.

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

me first," Hera

She pictured Bernard's icy face. She couldn't deny that Hera was stunningly beautiful, like a fairy descended to earth. She also couldn't deny her own

side, I couldn't

me!" Catherine snapped, not believing

stories just to get her to

Hera remained silent.

going anywhere. I will stay here,

What about next time? How

time. She now knows her father is the sixth son

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

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

Hera would force

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

exposed. Hera and Catherine had been hiding