Chapter 276
Hera''s pretty face popped up in Bernard''s mind.
He said, "No. She''s rather timid and quite frail. I''m worried that she won''t be able to handle the truth about my identity." Meanwhile, Theo was rendered speechless after watching Aaron''s video of Hera and Bernard engaging inbat.
Finally, the elevator reached the first floor of the underground parking lot.
Theo took out his car keys and asked, "Want me to send you there?"
"No thanks," declined Bernard while getting into the driver''s seat.
"Something came up at the Gaskell residence. You have to hurry up and take care of it."
On the other side of town, the taxi driver parked the car just outside Shuttle Ventures. Hera and Dous got out of the car.
Dous checked his phone. Bernard was on his way from XS Corporation but was stuck in traffic, so he needed Dous to buy him some time.
Dous quickly messaged Bernard.
"We''re here," his message read.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.
Then, he led Hera into thepany.
"Ms. Youngworth," he said.
"Bernard''s still in a meeting. Let me show you to his office."
When the receptionist saw Dous leading a beautiful woman-Hera-into the building, her eyes lit up. She smiled politely as she greeted them. After swiping the ess card for Dous and Hera to take the elevator, the receptionist rushed back to the counter, opened a WhatsApp group chat that was specially created for gossiping, and texted away.
Receptionist Cutie: "Oh my! Mr. Copley just brought an attractivedy back with him. She''s so pretty! Her skin''s perfect!"
Admin Angel: "Mr. Copley''s here? Mr. Killian wouldn''t be far off, yes?"
Finance Fairy: "Mr. Killian and Mr. Greer are the cream of the crop in doing business. Have you guys not noticed before that every time Mr. Killianes here, Mr. Greer seems to smile a bit more?"
Admin Angel: "Wait a minute! An attractivedy?"
Receptionist Cutie: "Yes! They''re heading to the top floor-Mr. Killian''s office."
Admin Angel: "Oh my! Is my Dounard ship going to sink soon?"
Secretary Sean: "Mr. Greer''s office is on the top floor, too."
Finance Fairy: "Is my Berold ship going to sink too?"
Receptionist Cutie: "Whatever. We won''t lose anything if we start a new ship anyway. The thing is, thedy''s simply too pretty! She''s like a
goddess She and Mr. Killian look like a match made in heaven. shipping them! It''s a pity that didn''t I get to take any pictures of her just now. You''d know what I mean if you
guys had seen her face. Mr. Copley and Mr. Greer would immediately be removed from the picture."
Admin Angel: "Is she really that pretty? Sean, go and take a look if it''s true."
Finance Fairy: "I''m so curious! Sean, hurry up and help us see thedy''s face."
Secretary Sean: "I''m on it."
The elevator reached the top floor in no time.
As she exited the elevator, Hera said, "Take me to the meeting room. I''ll just observe him from outside. I won''t interrupt their meeting."
Dous was surprised. He wondered if Hera had sensed something off about Bernard.
"The walls of the meeting room aren''t see-through. You won''t be able to see him," Dous said tactfully.
Hera nced at him silently,
dubious. She simply wanted to see
Bernard and check if he truly was working at thepany the Killians had arranged for him. She also
wanted to ascertain the truthin his words.
If he had really lied to her...
It made Hera upset just by thinking about it, and her eyes turned slightly cold at the thought.
Dous led her to Bernard''s office Fortunately, the cleaner woulde to the office every day to tidy up, so
it looked like it was reqy un
upied.
"Hold on. Let me get you some water," said Dous.
He checked his phone again.
Bernard still hadn''t replied. Dous was anxious, so he quickly called Bernard.
Meanwhile, in the office, Hera nced around the room. The interior design was decent.
Her gaze fell on theputer on the table. She started to get up and approach theputer. Just then, there was a knock at the door, and a man in a suit walked into the office.