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.

grown up, but his cold, intimidating air remained. With his powerful position and ruthless nature,

seduced me first,"

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

by my side, I couldn't resist the temptation," Hera

fool me!" Catherine snapped, not

Hera was making up stories just

Hera remained silent.

will stay here,

about next time? How many lives do you have to

She now knows her father is the

couldn't keep this secret from Giselle forever.

"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, or I'll pack for you and take

Hera would force her

option. She understood Hera's point. Giselle had

be exposed. Hera and Catherine had been hiding for