Under the heiress facade

Chapter 765

Hera silently walked past Bernard and gave Thiago a friendly hug. A satisfied smile spread across Thiago's face.

At the same time, his cab pulled up. After waving goodbye, Thiago got in and left.

Everyone was gone except for Nicholas, who cleared his throat uncomfortably and said, "I came over tonight to bid you goodbye as well."

"Where are you going?" Hera asked.

"My dad thinks I'm fooling around all day and have nothing to do. So, he enrolled me in a university overseas to further my studies," Nicholas said.

Hera cast a strange look at him. "It's rare that you listen to what your dad has to say."

Actually, Nicholas wasn't being obedient. Geoffrey did have a point.

Bernard was such a brilliant man who could do anything. Someone like Nicholas, who wasn't capable of anything, could never steal Hera away from Bernard.

be nice to see the world," Nicholas remarked stubbornly. "Let me know if you think you'd miss me. I might even change my mind

Hera's expression, hoping that he could notice a hint

hesitate to stay if he knew Hera would miss him, even

Four years later, you'll return as

and Hera returned to the western wing. He entered the study

to fall asleep tonight. Thus, she took some fruits and snacks from the fridge and headed to the

the wine rack and took out a bottle of champagne and a wine glass. He also took out two candles and

some time to themselves and enjoy a drink in a

silence," Hera suddenly said. Her remark made Bernard reply bitterly, "They

on his bitter tone, Hera did not bring up the matter again, fearing that he would keep going on about

what do you think they'll be

think about it. "Life

their freedom, leaving them to spend their remaining days in prison. That was far more torturous than

noticed that Bernard had handed her some milk while he held a wine glass himself.

champagne.