Under the heiress facade

"I never expected Hera to have Tiramisu as her pet since she used to despise pigs..."

Bernard played a recording on his phone, which was everything Everly had said at the pet hospital last night.

Everly turned red instantly. She never expected that Bernard would record their conversation.

Hera stared at Bernard in shock. She didn't know whether he was being overly defensive or if he had a strong intuition.

Bernard glanced at her, seeming to explain that he was innocent and Everly was framing him.

Hera silently looked at Everly with a blank expression.

She brought Wayne and Everly out of the village since she had cared for them for more than ten years. But she never expected Everly to develop feelings for Bernard.

But that was understandable. Not only was Bernard handsome, but he had a good body and family background. Even Hera found him attractive, so it wasn't a surprise that Everly liked him. However... "Hera, I—" Everly tried to explain.

to say anything,"

want money, property, and fame, I can give you all that as long as you're loyal to me. If you

trust toward you to take what doesn't belong to you, don't blame me for being ruthless! I can always take back whatever

earn a living. There was no way she could earn her current monthly salary even after working several years in the village. Besides, she even lived in a high-end neighborhood while being served by maids and cooks. The pleasures of life had

sorry," Everly choked

and handed it to Everly. "Go and prepare the

and sniffled as she took the instructions

him, he

useful to us if she stays." Hera took the gold needles

good herbalist like her in Jedburgh. If I send her away, she'll work for someone else to make a living instead of having

but he would respect Hera's decision since she

she doesn't appreciate the second chance, I'll get rid of her

Hera smirked. "Sure."

watched her slowly use alcohol to sterilize the gold needles. Then,