Under the Heiress' Facade



Hera scoffed. She would see to it that Bernard moved out tonight.

Bernard smirked. After shutting the car door, he circled toward the driver's seat and started the car.

Hera sat in the passenger seat and texted Samantha to complain about what happened. However, it seemed like she had fallen asleep as she did not reply for some time.

Perhaps the intense emotional strain tonight had drained too much of her energy. While waiting for a reply, exhaustion overtook Hera as she began to relax.

Bernard peered at her and noticed that she was fast asleep with her head tilted. That made him sigh in relief. If Hera could fall asleep, that indicated her emotions weren't in a terrible state.

He reached to turn up the temperature before slowing down the car, driving as steadily as he could. By the time they arrived at the courtyard house, it was already 1:00 am.

Seeing how Hera still had not awakened, Bernard got out of the car and opened the door to the western wing. He then headed toward the passenger seat and unfastened the seatbelt for her before gently lifting her in his arms.

Having heard sounds, Tiramisu ran out of the study. While carrying Hera, Bernard gently nudged it aside with his foot and said in a low voice, "Don't get in the way."

Hera's closed eyes began to twitch slightly. As she stirred, she groggily saw Bernard holding her in his arms.

Without realizing it, she leaned against his firm chest and was ready to continue sleeping when the phone in her hand began to ring. It was a call from Samantha.

"Hera, I've arrived at the clinic entrance. Did you two really break up?" The moment she answered the phone, Samantha's gentle voice reminded her that she had broken up with Bernard.

Hera's sleepiness faded away immediately. "Please wait a moment for me."

With that, she ended the call and hurriedly got out of bed before saying to Bernard, "You must pack all your belongings and move out before I return here tomorrow."

Bernard furrowed his brows together. "It's so late. Where are you going?"

"We've already broken up, so you can't control me!" Hera shot back before leaving through the side door.This is from NôvelDrama.Org.

Bernard followed her toward the door and saw her getting into Samantha's car. He went to knock on the car window before speaking to Samantha, who was in the driver's seat.

"Don't let her drink later. If you can't stop her from getting drunk, give me a call." While speaking, he handed his name card through the car window.

"Okay." Samantha's heartbeat picked up its pace while listening to Bernard's instructions. Had they broken up for good?

"Alright, let's go," Hera urged impatiently.

"Okay, okay." Samantha quickly rolled up the car window and drove away, leaving Bernard behind. "Where shall we go? Nightless Haven?"

Hera was about to agree when she suddenly recalled the scandalous incident after getting drunk the fast time. Thus, she changed her mind.

"Whatever. Let's go to your place."

Samantha had a condominium at Aspen Avenue in Jedburgh. As there was no traffic at this time, they arrived at her place within half an hour.

After taking off her shoes, Hera lay on the couch and said, "Why don't we enjoy some of the wine you've been saving for a while?"

"Mr. Killian reminded me earlier to not let you drink any alcohol," Samantha urged.

Hera impatiently scoffed. "It's none of his business!"

As soon as she finished speaking, her phone rang. Speaking of the devil, the screen showed it was Bernard calling. Hera impatiently answered the phone and asked, "What is it?"

"Have you arrived?" Bernard asked.

Hera scowled. She suddenly suspected that Bernard, whom she couldn't seem to get rid of, had sent someone to shadow her.

"Are you done packing your things?" Hera responded with a question of her own.

"I'm still packing."

"Continue packing, then. If there's nothing else, I'm going to end the call."

"Wait." Bernard continued, "Is it possible for me to take one of the clothes you've worn?"