Under the Heiress' Facade novel Chapter 490

James whispered worriedly, "Are you sure you can handle him?" It was preposterous for the Atkinses to expect or even force an apology out of the Everetts.

"Yes," Gino confirmed. He would look like a wimp if he backtracked now, so he had no choice but to see the challenge through. Besides, there was no embarrassment in losing to a pro hacker.

On the contrary, it wouldn't be an honorable win for Silas, who ranked 99th on the Global Hacker List, if he beat a programming rookie in a match.

Presently, the crowd had placed their bets in Silas' favor, though it was out of sycophancy for the Atkinses more than anything. Those who dared not cross the Atkinses had not bothered placing bets at all.

No one bet on the Everetts, and Mabel was pleased to see how the Everetts lost favor with the audience. She wanted them to be punished for going against the Atkinses.

"Ready?" Roland asked Gino smugly. He couldn't wait to see Gino apologize. He would make Gino grovel to the point of tears.

Gino squared his shoulders. "Cut the crap. Which of us goes first?"

Silas was still pretending to be the bigger person. "Are you sure you don't want your big brother to help you?"

Gideon clenched his fists. Had he known this day would come, he would have picked up coding and programming alongside his younger siblings. At least then he wouldn't have to stand here and let Silas run his mouth.

Just then, an icy voice rang out from the crowd. "Where's your confidence? Drop the goody-two-shoes act. You're outright picking on a child!"

Gino whirled in the direction of the familiar voice, his eyes sparkling as he cried, "Hera!"

As if on cue, Hera emerged from the crowd, who parted to let her through. An oversized men's jacket was draped over her shoulders, its loose silhouette shifting as she moved. Even then, she looked aloof and stunning.

Falling in step behind her was none other than Bernard, whose domineering presence stifled the restless crowd.

"Mr. Killian," James greeted immediately, his tone full of respect.