Under the heiress facade

"Where are you? Do you want me to bring the food over there instead?" Hera asked deliberately.

It was rare for Hera to act so clingy, so Bernard was actually feeling very happy. But at the same time, he also felt guilty for lying to her.

"I'm at Dusk City discussing a possible business collaboration. It's a bit far, so there's no need for you to bother. I'll go meet you once I'm done."

Hera's hands paused after hearing that Bernard was at Dusk City as Astral Nova was located beside it.

"What time's your appointment?" She probed.

Bernard replied, "Two in the afternoon."

Hera said regretfully, "Oh, then I don't think I'll be able to make it in time. Just go and do what you need to do."

"Good girl. I'll try to finish up as soon as possible and head to the Everett residence to meet you."

"Alright," Hera said before ending the call. Then, she opened her WhatsApp and changed to her other account, Shadow. After that, she sent the Grandmaster of Astral Nova a message before turning Bernard's computer on.

She remembered that during the first time she had hacked into the Grandmaster's computer, his IP address indicated that he was at Shuttle Ventures.

However, the backup came from a helicopter that held the Astral Nova

how the Grandmaster

the slightest bit surprised. It was almost as if he already knew who she was. She took out a USB drive

medications has been credited into your account, right? Prepare the money, and

acting so out of the blue

the documents on Bernard's laptop but failed to find

same time, she

something interesting. The

for the

had very large gaps in between. There would only be a few timestamps throughout the

that the computer before her was barely used to complete

proceeded

cameras by the building's entrance. She used times 16 playback speed to watch through today's

Bernard work if he came to Norburgh every weekday? Bernard had not been doing well

the same time, she

were both equally at fault. But now, not only was Bernard