Under the heiress facade

Hera took a deep breath in front of the computer before clicking play on the recording.

The recording started with statics, and Hera furrowed her brows. Just then, Bernard walked in, and she teased, "Vulcan, your software isn't very reliable."

"It's not working?" Bernard walked over.

Hera turned up the volume, but it was still just static.

"Let me take a look." Bernard leaned over to make some adjustments before replaying the recording.

The static stopped a minute later, and Queenie's voice was heard. "Robin, stick to the plan. She goes to the countryside every month and always passes through Jedburgh Highway. There's a winding section there that's known for accidents. That's where you'll strike. "Make it look like an accident. The police won't be able to tell it was staged."

Hera's expression darkened as she dug her nails into her palm, though she didn't notice the pain.

Seeing this, Bernard gently pried her fingers open. As his fingers were about to interlace with hers, Hera glanced at him and withdrew her hand.

The recording continued.

going to do it

joined in. It was a woman's voice, and she sounded like she was having a

recording to listen again. The voice sounded familiar, but Hera couldn't recall where she had heard

The recording continued.

before.

with

"Let's use a

gasped. "It could be fatal if

drive. You won't be held responsible even if

then, the woman coughed again. Judging by the cough, Hera deduced that it was a cold coupled with

"I'll give you 500 grand. Follow my instructions, and I'll ensure your wife

for a doctor to treat

International Academy. Does that put

exclaimed, "Alright! Just make sure you keep your

so Hera kept replaying her parts. But since the woman

ask Bernard if he recognized the voice, only to find him merely inches away from her. They were so close that her lips