Under the Heiress' Facade

The man who entered Bernard's office was one of the secretaries of the vice president.

He was, in fact, "Secretary Sean" in the gossip group chat. After receiving the news in the group chat, he deliberately showed up to see what Hera looked like.

When he saw Hera, he froze. It was just like the receptionist had described-Hera was beautiful.

She was so beautiful that he was jealous of her beauty somehow. Two years ago, when Sean joined Shuttle Ventures, Bernard just so happened to take over the company.

Sean had only caught a glimpse of Bernard's face from afar, but he'd been attracted to Bernard's good looks ever since.

He heard later that Bernard was single and never got close or intimate with women. Bernard would rather let go of the chance to inherit the Killian family's shares than marry just any woman.

At that time, Sean was secretly glad that he was a man because he could get on Bernard's good side. That was why Sean made himself look presentable every day, hoping to get close to Bernard at the company.

Not only was Bernard attractive, but he was also rich and had a good figure. Sean would be content for the rest of his life if he could enter into a "relationship" with Bernard, even if it meant not being able to marry him.

Bringing his attention back to the present, Sean felt that it didn't matter if the woman in the office looked pretty. He was sure that Bernard wouldn't spare her a glance.

"I've brought you coffee," said Sean as he placed a cup of coffee on the table.

His renewed confidence was apparent in his voice.

"Thanks. Are you Mr. Killian's secretary?" Hera asked, glancing at him.NôvelDrama.Org owns all content.

Sean wasn't that dashing compared to others, but his facial features were prominent enough.

His hair was slightly permed, and he looked smart in his clothes. He even smelled of cologne.

If someone were to look closely, they would see that he'd put on some light makeup that was barely noticeable.

Sean clucked his tongue, slightly annoyed. He thought about how wonderful it'd be if he truly were Bernard's secretary and could always stay by Bernard's side.

Unfortunately, Bernard rarely came to the company. Even if he did, he'd give Douglas instructions.

Sean had no opportunity to offer his assistance. At most, he could admire Bernard's handsomeness when he brought drinks into the office.

"Yes. I can help pass on your message to Mr. Killian if you need me," said Sean.

Bernard showed up to the company no more than five times in a year. And since Douglas left without even telling anyone about Hera after bringing her here, it could only mean that she wasn't that significant of a person.

As the vice president's secretary, Sean could do whatever he wished to someone insignificant at the company.

"Are Mr. Killian's secretaries all men?" Hera asked.

Sean was displeased. He didn't like how conceited Hera seemed when she asked him that.

Gruffly, he said, "Yes. So if you're trying to get close to him by seducing him, just give up. He doesn't like women." Hera was flabbergasted.

She wondered if this was a "secret" commonly acknowledged and known throughout the company.

"If you have nothing else to do here, please leave," Sean told her.

"Mr. Killian won't see you. He isn't here at the moment."

Hera's gaze turned cold.

"He isn't here, you say?"

All the staff there were supposed to keep the fact that Bernard rarely appeared at the company a secret.

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Sean quickly added, "

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the door to the office abruptly opened. Bernard strode in, looking as cold and unapproachablecas usual.

"Swee-" Bernard started to say but shut up when he saw that he and Hera weren't the only ones in the office.

"M-Mr. Killian!" Sean stuttered, surprised to see Bernard there.

He looked as if he'd seen a ghost.

He pondered why Bernard was present.

No one informed him that Bernard would be at the company that day.

Hera smiled softly when she saw Bernard.

"Didn't you say Mr. Killian wouldn't be here today?"

Bernard's expression turned cold when he heard that. He glanced at Sean, who shuddered in fear.

Douglas, who had been following

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scene unfolding before him.

Had he just been thrown under the bus by an awful teammate after having to rush all the way here?