Under the heiress facade

It was inexplicably silent in the car on their way back.

When Hera and Bernard reached the entrance of the courtyard house, they seemed to have reached an unspoken agreement. Hera didn't ask Bernard to stay. He said he had some matters to attend to back at the Killians.

Ten minutes later, Hera went inside, changed her clothes, and called Samantha.

"Are you done with work? Want to go out for a drink?"

"Yeah, I'm done. Weren't you at the auction with your dear Bernard? Back so soon?"

"Let's find a place to talk."

"Alright. Let's meet at Nightless Haven."

Hera hung up and headed to Nightless Haven in a taxi.

Meanwhile, Bernard took a different turn at the junction that was in the direction of the Killians before calling Shaun.

"Come out for a drink at the old place."

Nightless Haven was the largest bar in Jedburgh. All sorts of people frequented the bar.

When Hera arrived, she was stopped by a security guard at the door.

"Missy, no minors are allowed in here."

Hera was speechless.

was about to show her ID when she heard Samantha's voice

"Hera..."

saw Samantha, who was

long time no

tossed her car keys to him before hooking her arm around Hera's shoulder and

the manager promptly arranged a

over and asked cheerfully, "Ms. Samantha, is this your friend? We just got some newbies in. Do you want me to call a few of them to join you?" She was tempted by the mention of newbies, but Hera's cold gaze

"No."

left, the room

you have a fight

Hera a glass of red wine even though she knew Hera wasn't much of a drinker despite

"No."

took a sip

feel like he's hiding

had noticed Bernard's intention in the parking

on you, or is he terminally

Samantha looked shocked.

Hera was taken aback.

think

glass of

be if it's not cheating

at Astral Nova