Under the Heiress' Facade

Hera's pretty face popped up in Bernard's mind.

He said, "No. She's rather timid and quite frail. I'm worried that she won't be able to handle the truth about my identity." Meanwhile, Theo was rendered speechless after watching Aaron's video of Hera and Bernard engaging in combat.

Finally, the elevator reached the first floor of the underground parking lot.

Theo took out his car keys and asked, "Want me to send you there?"

"No thanks," declined Bernard while getting into the driver's seat.

"Something came up at the Gaskell residence. You have to hurry up and take care of it."

On the other side of town, the taxi driver parked the car just outside Shuttle Ventures. Hera and Douglas got out of the car.

Douglas checked his phone. Bernard was on his way from XS Corporation but was stuck in traffic, so he needed Douglas to buy him some time.

Douglas quickly messaged Bernard.

"We're here," his message read.

Then, he led Hera into the company.

"Ms. Youngworth," he said.

"Bernard's still in a meeting. Let me show you to his office."

When the receptionist saw Douglas leading a beautiful woman-Hera-into the building, her eyes lit up. She smiled politely as she greeted them. After swiping the access card for Douglas and Hera to take the elevator, the receptionist rushed back to the counter, opened a WhatsApp group chat that was specially created for gossiping, and texted away.

Receptionist Cutie: "Oh my! Mr. Copley just brought an attractive lady back with him. She's so pretty! Her skin's perfect!"

Admin Angel: "Mr. Copley's here? Mr. Killian wouldn't be far off, yes?"

Finance Fairy: "Mr. Killian and Mr. Greer are the cream of the crop in doing business. Have you guys not noticed before that every time Mr. Killian comes here, Mr. Greer seems to smile a bit more?"

Admin Angel: "Wait a minute! An attractive lady?"

Receptionist Cutie: "Yes! They're heading to the top floor-Mr. Killian's office."

Admin Angel: "Oh my! Is my Dounard ship going to sink soon?"

Secretary Sean: "Mr. Greer's office is on the top floor, too."

Finance Fairy: "Is my Berold ship going to sink too?"

Receptionist Cutie: "Whatever. We won't lose anything if we start a new ship anyway. The thing is, the lady's simply too pretty! She's like a

goddess She and Mr. Killian look like a match made in heaven. shipping them! It's a pity that didn't I get to take any pictures of her just now. You'd know what I mean if you

guys had seen her face. Mr. Copley and Mr. Greer would immediately be removed from the picture." Original content from NôvelDrama.Org.

Admin Angel: "Is she really that pretty? Sean, go and take a look if it's true."

Finance Fairy: "I'm so curious! Sean, hurry up and help us see the lady's face."

Secretary Sean: "I'm on it."

The elevator reached the top floor in no time.

As she exited the elevator, Hera said, "Take me to the meeting room. I'll just observe him from outside. I won't interrupt their meeting."

Douglas was surprised. He wondered if Hera had sensed something off about Bernard.

"The walls of the meeting room aren't see-through. You won't be able to see him," Douglas said tactfully.

Hera glanced at him silently,

dubious. She simply wanted to see

Bernard and check if he truly was working at the company the Killians had arranged for him. She also

wanted to ascertain the truthin his words.

If he had really lied to her...

It made Hera upset just by thinking about it, and her eyes turned slightly cold at the thought.

Douglas led her to Bernard's office Fortunately, the cleaner would come to the office every day to tidy up, so

it looked like it was requlay un

occupied.

"Hold on. Let me get you some water," said Douglas.

He checked his phone again.

Bernard still hadn't replied. Douglas was anxious, so he quickly called Bernard.

Meanwhile, in the office, Hera glanced around the room. The interior design was decent.

Her gaze fell on the computer on the table. She started to get up and approach the computer. Just then, there was a knock at the door, and a man in a suit walked into the office.