Under the Heiress' Facade
Chapter 347

Outside the yard, Bernard smiled meaningfully.

As he had expected, the Killians had been keeping an eye on him. It was exactly what he wanted.

He took out his phone and made a call. "He has his eyes on the prey. Switch to plan B."

"Yes, sir," Theo responded.

He felt that Bernard was going to great lengths for Hera.

Bernard knew the Killians would eventually target the Everetts, so he planned ahead of time. The two previous Shuttle Ventures investment contracts given to the Everetts were only the start of things.

Next, Theo would put on an act. He would replace James and Gideon, provide a big investment, and bring the Everetts under the protection of XS Corporation. That was Bernard's true purpose.

Otherwise, Hera and the Everetts would be suspicious if XS Corporation suddenly offered to invest in the bankrupt Everetts.

He just didn't expect the Killians to notice the Everetts so quickly. Now, the plan would flow more smoothly when they took action.

Theo no longer needed to put on an act. By then, Bernard could invest in the Everetts with the excuse of going against the Killians.

...

In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve.

"Hera, Happy New Year's Eve! Did you mute me on WhatsApp? I keep sending you video invitations, but you never answered me. Let's hop on a video call! I'd like to see if anyone else is on your bed!"

Hera was in a foul mood from being woken up early by Samantha's call. She irritably put the phone away from her ear and turned on the loudspeaker mode. "I want to block you right now."

"Don't do that, my dear. I'm bad at math and miscalculated the time difference. Don't be so angry."

"Go straight to the point."

"Listening to your tone, I can tell your Bernie isn't around-"

"If you keep talking nonsense, I'll hang up."

"I just want to tell you that I sent you a coming-of-age gift. It'll reach your home later. Remember to take it and put it to good use with Bernie!" Hera opened her eyes, her sleepiness disappearing instantly. "What did you send?"

"It's a secret, hehe!"

Hera could tell from her playful laughter that it couldn't be something good.

They chatted a few words. After hanging up, Hera opened WhatsApp. The last chat recorded between her and Bernard was when he wished her a good night after their video call last night.

He had been saying that he was looking forward to her 18th birthday, but he hadn't said anything about her birthday being tomorrow Could it be that he had forgotten the date?

She put down her phone. Turning around, she hugged Tiramisu, who was sleeping, in her arms. She fell asleep again and didn't get up until 10:30

am.

She reopened WhatsApp and took another look. She received several New Year's Eve wishes, but Bernard still hadn't reached out to her.

Hera put the phone away unhappily. She soon washed up and went downstairs to have breakfast.

Judy had gone home for the holidays. In the living room, Gino was helping Lilith and Mildred decorate the house. The two other men were missing.

After having a simple breakfast, Hera went to offer help. "Where are Gideon and Dad?"

"Something's going on in the

company Mr. Smith, the CEO of XS

Corporation, suddenly extended an invitation to them. It seems that he wants to invest in our company," Lilith explained.

"Oh?" Hera raised an eyebrow.