Under the Heiress' Facade novel Chapter 98

Hera texted Piglet, saying, "That offer has expired. Now it's two hundred times the price."

Piglet messaged, "Oh my gosh! Are you messing with her? Or are you intentionally taking advantage of the situation? Either way, I love it!"

Hera smiled when she imagined the look on Queenie's face upon receiving this message. She set her phone down and continued with her breakfast.

As breakfast neared its end, James got up to fetch the car keys.

"Hera, the driver's off today, and I happen to be free. I'll take you and Gino to school," he said, trying to sound pleasant.

Gone was the dignity of the former head of the household in this fawning demeanor.

Hera glanced casually at him, unimpressed by his attempt to curry favor. She didn't refuse, but it was Gino who objected first.

"I'd rather not ride in the same car as this country bumpkin even if I have to walk to school myself!"

He strode off arrogantly with his small backpack slung over his shoulder. Gino was still sulking over the fact that Hera did not choose to stay in his study.

However, as he reached the yard, he pretended to tie his shoelaces and paused his steps. He figured he could reluctantly agree to share a ride with Hera if she asked him.

But then, he saw Hera shoot him a casual glance before getting into the car. Even James didn't try to persuade him. The car started and drove away.

As the car pulled away, leaving Gino standing in the yard, a surge of disbelief washed over him. He was left behind. The situation left him pondering if he was truly their biological child.

In the car, James kept his eye on the road while occasionally glancing at the back seat passenger through the rearview mirror.

Hera, engrossed in her game, kept her head lowered. Their positions were now vastly different, though her cold demeanor remained unchanged.

"Hera, what's your relationship with Mr. Killian?" James asked.