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.

don't have to say anything,"

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

stay with me, intending to take advantage of my trust toward you to take what doesn't belong to you, don't blame me for being ruthless! I can always take back whatever I've given you!" Seeing her

brought her and Wayne along, Everly might still be working at the farm, rearing chickens and pigs in the village. She would be preparing medicine for the villagers to earn a living. There was no way she could earn her current monthly salary even after working several years in the village. Besides, she

Everly choked

table and handed

head and sniffled as

Bernard remarked. If it were up to him, he would have

to us if she stays." Hera took the gold needles off Bernard's face one by

work for someone else to make a living instead of having her as my competitor, I might as well

unwilling to give Everly a chance, but he would respect Hera's

she doesn't appreciate the second chance, I'll

Hera smirked. "Sure."

needles. Then, she easily