Under the heiress facade

Chad disliked Hera's attitude. His expression darkened, but he said nothing.

Frederick noticed this and immediately stood up to tell her off. "How could you be so rude? Have you forgotten all the rules you've learned from us?" His tone did not conceal his disgust.

The Killians had many rules, including speaking to elders with respect, not calling the elders by their names, referring to the elders by their titles, and much more. All these rules made it hard for most people to follow through.

While they could be more relaxed in their own quarters, everyone had to speak and act cautiously around Chad. If they accidentally offended him, they would receive a verbal reprimand at best or a harsher punishment based on the family's rules. Back then, the young Bernard always acted impulsively because Frederick would tease Hera. Thus, he would often be punished by kneeling in the living hall.

"I'm not a Killian. Why should I follow your family's rules?" Hera asked with a smile, leaving Frederick speechless.

Hera continued, "Mr. Chad has not even said a word, so why are you speaking up first? Perhaps you intend to overstep his authority and seize his position as the family patriarch?"

Frederick paled immediately. He couldn't bear such a serious accusation.

merely wanted to give you a friendly

saying, "Ms. Youngworth is Aury's lifesaver. How could

to find fault with her earlier. Not only did he fail, but it

obediently apologize in front of Chad

smirked coldly. She was about to tell him off when Catherine tugged at her hand, indicating

Leave us

and left a good impression on him. But a few words from Hera had destroyed all his hard work. His disdain for her grew even more

to have dinner, you should at

thank you for helping Aury stabilize her pregnancy. Let us toast

to transfer the

Chad noticed how reluctant she was and decided to turn to Catherine instead. "Dr. Youngworth,

they truly were