"I'll never forget that!"
Hera's gaze was cold and resolute.
Catherine knew Hera was stubborn. Once her mind was set, there was no changing it.
Hera lowered her eyes and continued, "And it's not just that. I'm in a relationship with Bernard now."
"What?"
Catherine was first shocked, then furious.
"Why on earth would you get involved with him?"
Although Catherine hadn't interacted much with Bernard, she knew enough about him. When he first returned to the Killian family, he had stabbed four housekeepers within a month.
He was filled with hostility and suspicion, but his menacing presence still evoked sympathy. The last time she saw him was at the Everett residence.
He was grown up, but his cold, intimidating air remained. With his powerful position and ruthless nature, a person like him was dangerous to provoke.
"He seduced me first," Hera said.
Catherine was bewildered. She pictured Bernard's icy face. She couldn't deny that Hera was stunningly beautiful, like a fairy descended to earth. She also couldn't deny her own age, but she wasn't senile.
That cold, unapproachable man had seduced someone first? Impossible.
"You see, without you by my side, I couldn't resist the temptation," Hera added.
"Don't try to fool me!" Catherine snapped, not believing a word.
She was sure Hera was making up stories just to get her to travel to Jedburgh.
Hera remained silent.
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