Under the Heiress' Facade

These uninvited romantic entanglements were usually handled by Douglas. Bernard reckoned that Douglas must have gone out to get breakfast. The bodyguards at the door were also absent.

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Bernard pushed Hera back into the room and closed the door behind her. What was about to happen was too gruesome for her to see.

Back in the room, Hera was speechless.

She suddenly felt that the bliss she had just felt had turned into jealousy.

The next day, Hera received a message from Leon just as she stepped off the plane from Southburrow to Norburgh.

"Boss, I have Amelia's memory card. I'll be waiting for you at this café."

Hera glanced at the location he sent and replied, "Got it."

She put away her phone and noticed the restroom sign ahead.

Turning to Bernard, she said, "I need to use the restroom. You can head back first. Don't wait for me. I'm meeting a friend later."

Bernard stopped in his tracks.

"Which friend?"

Seeing that he wouldn't leave without an answer, Hera said, "Leon."

"Okay," Bernard responded, though a flicker of displeasure crossed his eyes.

Hera was oblivious to his reaction and went into the restroom. She deliberately stayed inside longer to wait until she was sure Bernard had left.

But as soon as she stepped out, she saw Bernard standing at the door, on the phone.

When he caught sight of her, he said into the phone, "Let's talk later."

Hera was at a loss for words.

Bernard glanced at his watch and asked, "Upset stomach? You were inside for so long."

She remained silent.

They exited the airport through the VIP passage, where Douglas and the driver were already waiting.

Bernard opened the back door for Hera.

"Where are you meeting Leon? I'll drop you off."

Hearing that, Douglas quietly reminded, "Bernard, the meeting with Mr. Barry is about to..."

One icy look from Bernard, and Douglas fell silent.

Hera hadn't wanted to tell him, but

ultimately got into his car when she long queue at the

stand.

"Bean Bliss."

She gave the address.

During the drive, Bernard sat in the. back, working on his laptop

phone. He seemed very det

switching between that and his

Hera didn't quite understand his feelings toward her. He was clearly busy, yet he insisted on staying with her. Despite supposedly being gay, he constantly sent her mixed signals with his actions, only to push her away when she tried to get closer.

40 minutes later, the driver stopped at Bean Bliss in the city center.

Hera got out of the car and turned to see Bernard also getting out.

"I'll go with you, or Douglas will. You choose," he said.

Hera frowned. She wondered his reason for sticking to her the last two days.

Noticing her hesitation, Bernard added, "If you don't choose, we'll both go with you."

His tone was domineering, leaving no room for argument.

Hera frowned deeper.

"Are you afraid I'll run off and not treat you?"