Under the heiress facade

Chapter 718

"Why?" Hera was perplexed. She didn't believe Bernard when he told her that.

To Hera, Lucius was wrongly accused. Why would he not want his name to be cleared?

If he didn't want to have his name cleared, why was Daphne murdered by Linda for helping him collect evidence? Hera was confused that Lucius was telling her to stop the investigation. She even suspected whether Bernard had threatened him into saying so.

However, she had observed before entering the room earlier. There was no surveillance camera on the wall.

"Is it because of Bernard? Did he tell you not to say anything? Is he the murderer?" Hera couldn't help but inquire. Lucius realized she had misunderstood the situation and began to explain, "No. This has nothing to do with him." Hera was secretly relieved after Lucius personally confirmed that Bernard had nothing to do with what happened that year.

But if this had nothing to do with Bernard, why did he forbid her to continue investigating? She wondered if he was trying to protect the murderer.

"Why?" Hera frowned.

"This matter involves way too many people. If you continue investigating, more Killians will be imprisoned," Lucius explained.

want to see that happen, so let

live a rather peaceful life here. It's not so

once seemed so familiar in

much just to clear your name, yet she was

because she died for this, so I don't want you to find out the truth!" Lucius growled with a scowl. Seeing Hera's reddened eyes made him realize he had grown too emotional

in the past. But their discussion had caused his emotions to get the better of him

deep breath before continuing gently, "It'll only bring more harm to the Killians if you continue digging deeper. The family's reputation will be ruined, and

Besides, this matter is over. Isn't it good for the family to

peace?" Hera chuckled. "What family? The Killians are always

have conflicts. As long as the Killians remain united, we can continue being the leading force in the

reputation, but we won't even be able to change history. Daphne won't come back to life

reputation and superficial harmony are more important than your life?"

for Lucius. Catherine and Hera had barely scraped by to survive just so they could achieve their success

at Hera's fingertips, yet Lucius told her to stop her investigation because he was willing to be a scapegoat. She found it hard to accept

bring her up for

Daphne die for