Chapter 12


    As they reached the turn of the stairs, Bernard, who was in the lead, abruptly stopped. Fortunately,


    Hera stopped just in time to avoid bumping into him.


    Bernard turned around, his gaze intense as he looked at Hera “Miss, do I know you from


    somewhere?!


    Hera’s heart skipped a beat, but she kept a straight face as she stepped back. “Processor, your


    approach to starting this conversation feels rather outdated.”


    Bemard stayed quiet. He edged closer to Hera, his gaze intensifying with a flurryet emotions.


    Was Heraunable to recognize him? Or was she deliberately choosing to Ignore him?


    Asernard drew closer, his towering figure standing at six and a half feet–cast a shadow over Hera,


    who, at five and a half feet, felt overwhelmed by his presence


    The Bernard before her bore no resemnce in his former gentle self.


    Hera instinctively stepped back as Bernard steadily approached. She stopped abruptly when she


    felt the will against her back.


    “Do you really not remember me? Cecily Killian!”


    With his hand against the wall, Bernard nced down at her. His eyes


    is reflected a surge of emotions.


    At the mention of the name, Hera felt a shiver down her spine. She reallord she had indeed been


    recognized.


    17 years ago, Hera was mistakenly taken in by the Killian family and lived with them for six years.


    11 years ago, Bernard’s father, Albert Killian, died on his deathbed, Albert spoused his third son,


    Greg Kilian, as the next head of the family.


    However, just before Greg was due to take over, he was murdered


    All evidence at the scene pointed to Hera’s father and Albert’s sixth son, Lucius, Lucius was


    used of killing his brother for power and was promptly imprisoned.


    Hera’s mother, Daphne, couldn’t believe Lucius would harm his brother. After months of searching


    for answers, Daphne finally uncovered a cloe


    But tragically on her way back in the Kilian residence, she died in a sudden car ident along with


    the driver responsible.


    Sensing danger, Catherine book drastic action to protect her. She set the house on fire, faked their


    deaths, and spirited Hera andy to the countraide.


    With our Catherine’s Intervention, Hera might not have survived. Hera’s heart swelled with


    emotions as she reminisced about those multuous years.


    Even though it turned out that Hera wasn’t biologically rted to Lucius and Daphne, she felt a


    deep gratitude toward them for raising her


    She returned to Norburgh to wield her influence and gather evidence. Her next step would be a


    journey to jetburgh to prove Lucius‘ innocence and avenge Daphne’s death!


    Until she uncovered the true culprit, she wouldn’t trust anyone from the Killian family, not evan


    Bernard, who had once been closest to her!


    Hera met Bemard’s crimson eyes after pushing aide the fear Ingering in her heart. “I’m not Cecily


    Billian. My name is Hera Youngworth.”


    “Nu, your’re an Everett, You’re the daughter of the Everetts!* Bernard retorted through clenched


    teeth.


    Hera’s thickshes fluttered nervously, but then she realized that knowing her true identity wouldn’t


    be difficult with a bit of effort


    “Now that you know the truth, you must realize we have no connection anymore. Please, step


    aside,” Hera asserted.


    “YOU”


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    Bernard stared at Hera, puzzled by his sudden coldness and alot demeanor, He couldn’t fathom


    whytter, ce so close to him, had be so dista


    Something inside his head teh like it was breaking apart. He frowned, and his once handsome


    face twisted in pain.


    Hera was confused. She noticed the bulging veins on his hand pressed against the wall. It looked


    like he was righting to control something


    Was he it seemed like he was having some sort of attack


    “You’rowell * Before Hera could finish her words, Bernard gripped her throat and silenced her.


    His eyes turned increasingly red, his breathing heavy, and his face contorted with agony. “Why


    would you leave.me..”


    Bernard’s grip tightened, making it hard for Hera to breathe. She desperately tried to pry his hand


    away with both of hers, but her efforts were in vain. Slowly, her face began to


    turn red.


    As Dous turned theer, he caught sight of Bernard strangling Hera Horrified, Dous wasted


    no time and sprinted toward them


    “Holy crap, Bernard! Let go! You’re going to kill her!”


    The air grew thinner, and Hera’s face flushed deeper red.


    this went on, she would suffocate!