Under the Heiress' Facade
Chapter 179

"Mr. Thompson, it's an honor to see you here! Please take a seat!"

Brandon quickly approached Shaun and began showering him with respect. He invited Shaun to siton the couch.

But Shaun moved to sit on Brandon's office chair right away with his hands stuck in his pockets. Heproceeded to put his feet up on the desk as well. Then, he lit a cigar.

Upon witnessing Shaun's antics, the assistant was shocked, to say the least.

This was his first time seeing someone acting so boldly in front of Kane and Brandon.

Nonetheless, this was expected of Shaun Thompson, who descended from one of the fourinfluential families. His grandfather was the famous Alex Thompson, who used to be a general in histime. It was no wonder everyone addressed Shaun with reverence.

"Your seat seems pretty comfy, huh?" Shaun commented after taking a drag out of his cigar andexhaling the smoke slowly.

The thin wisps shrouded the outline of his handsome face.

Brandon could feel chills running down his spine after hearing Shaun's words. He stood up straight,his smile turning stiff.

"S-Surely you must be kidding, Mr. Thompson."

"Am I kidding?" Shaun's expression changed drastically at the word. "You've grown bold enough tolay a hand on my sister-in-law! Do I look like I'm kidding?"

Brandon was so shocked by the outburst that he didn't know what to do.

"Y-Your sister-in-law, sir?"

Didn't Alex only have one grandson? How was it possible for Shaun to have a sister-in-law?

"How preposterous!" Kane had already taken the liberty to review the case his assistant had passedto him. He was so furious that he hurled the case file right at Brandon. "Release her this instant!"

Brandon stared down at the papers from the case file scattered everywhere on the floor. The paperon top of the mess revealed Hera's full name, causing his breath to hitch in his throat.

Hera was Shaun's sister-in-law?

Didn't Queenie claim that Hera was just a country bumpkin with no power at all?

What the hell was going on?

Shaun was the one who brought Kane to the office just to demand Brandon release Hera!

That meant the man Shaun viewed as a brother must be extremely intimidating and powerful.

Brandon had a feeling that he was about to lose his job. Queenie's scheme had doomed him thistime.

"T-This is all a huge misunderstanding! I'll release her right now!"

After that, Brandon ordered an officer to release Hera from her cell.

At the moment, Hera was being imprisoned in a holding cell on her own.

The cell was dark and damp. While the other criminals in the cells next to Hera's looked low-spiritedand half-dead, she was the only one who sat on her bench calmly with her eyes closed. Apparently,she was meditating at the moment.

Hera looked as cool as a cucumber, as if she wasn't trapped in a cell at all.

When Brandon opened the cell door, the first thing Shaun saw was Hera, who was in the midst ofmeditating. He perked up at the sight.

He had always been curious about how special Bernard's beloved future wife truly was. This time,he was able to get his answer.

Hera was a lot prettier than Shaun had imagined. In fact, she and Bernard made a perfect couple.

"Ms. Youngworth, Mr. Thompson is here to bail you out," Brandon said respectfully in a low tone, asthough he was afraid that his voice might startle Hera.

Hera's thick lashes fluttered slightly upon hearing Brandon's voice. Then, she slowly opened hereyes, which showed nothing but calmness.

She glanced at Brandon, noting how humble and lowly he was acting at the moment. This Brandonand the arrogant Brandon who had interrogated her earlier that morning were completely different.

Then, Hera turned to look at Shaun.

She couldn't recognize him at all. Was he one of Gideon's contacts?

That man had pretty decent looks. He looked pretty successful as well. Judging by his attire, sheguessed he came from a wealthy and influential background.

Only then did Hera realize the reason behind Brandon's change in attitude toward her.

Hmph! What a pathetic bootlicker!

However, Hera didn't move an inch. Instead, she closed her eyes again and continued meditating.

Shaun was intrigued, to say the least.