Under the heiress facade

Bernard's eyes were bloodshot due to his lack of sleep, and he had noticeable dark circles. There was some stubble on his chin as well. Compared to his usual groomed self, he looked rather sloppy now. However, his handsome features made him seem rather rugged.

Hera was taken aback for a few seconds before coming to her senses. "Why are you back here?"

"You have terrible love interests surrounding you, and I was afraid you'd be taken away. So, I pulled an all-nighter to finish my work and came back early," Bernard explained while shutting the back door. Hera watched him put the key into his briefcase and scowled. "Who cares about your work? I'm asking who allowed you to return? Give me back the keys!" While speaking, she extended her hand for the keys. Bernard naturally would not give the keys to her and pointed to the eastern wing. "My lab is still here."

Hera would usually prepare her medication in the northern wing and rarely went to the lab in the eastern wing. Therefore, the laboratory door typically remained shut.

Occasionally, Bernard would go there to run some minor experiments. The lab had many bottles, jars, and chemical instruments. Thus, there were far too many things to move out in one night.

"When will you find a place and move all of these out?" Hera questioned.

"I'm not moving," Bernard replied while opening the door to the eastern wing.

Hera realized that Bernard's suitcase and things from the western wing had been brought over to the eastern wing.

She laughed in exasperation. "So, was it a lie when you told me that night that the courtyard house belongs to me and you'd move out?

"The courtyard is yours. Here's the property deed," Bernard said earnestly before taking a document from his briefcase.

it and discovered that her name and identification number were in order.

agreements as well. "Ms. Youngworth, could you rent this wing of the house to

Most importantly, I made a vow with my

so stop spouting nonsense. The rent will be charged three times the market rate," Hera interrupted, not giving

knew very well

some of these chemical

be his place, and

to see how Bernard would try his best to win

en

not fully trust him, but she knew that he was rather

she agreed, Bernard couldn't help but tease her despite benefiting more than she did from

After all, my money

won't rent the place to you anymore," Hera warned, making Bernard immediately shut

do

your service 24 hours a day." Bernard looked at her seriously, looking as obedient as

tired he was and waved her hand for him to quickly leave. "Whatever. Go sleep first. We can

"As you say, Ms. Youngworth. But I'll be