Under the Heiress' Facade novel Chapter 266

Even though Gideon had his differences with Bernard, he believed that Hera would be safe as long as Bernard was with her. This made Amelia's concerns seem unfounded.

"Do you want to talk to him?" Hera asked Bernard when she noticed him eyeing the phone.

"Yes," Gideon responded, thinking she was addressing him.

Hera was speechless for a second.

She handed the phone to Bernard. At the same time, she wondered if these two men were secretly conspiring right under her nose.

Bernard was slightly puzzled but took the phone.

"Yes?"

"Mr. Killian, if you dare do anything indecent to my sister, I'll make sure you pay dearly," Gideon threatened through gritted teeth.

"Oh," Bernard replied nonchalantly.

Gideon was infuriated by Bernard's indifferent response. Then, he realized the call had been disconnected.

He considered calling back to confront Bernard but decided against it. He thought it would be childish and only make Bernard think the Everetts were easy to bully. So, he let it slide.

Noticing how quickly Bernard ended the call, Hera gave him a curious look. She wondered what the two men had secretly discussed.

"Gideon asked me to take good care of you," Bernard explained, seemingly aware of her curiosity as he returned her phone to her.

"Oh."

Hera mimicked his earlier nonchalant tone.

No wonder his response seemed so reluctant.

Bernard was left speechless by her mimicry.

Hera scrolled through her unread WhatsApp messages to pass the time. She was actually waiting for Bernard to leave so she could contact Leon.

However, Bernard showed no signs of leaving.

Just as she was about to hint at him to go, she noticed Bernard staring intently at the small pouch in her hand containing the black pearl earrings.