Chapter 53

In the study room of Skyview Heights, Hera scrolled through the news reports of Joel's downfall with narrowed eyes. She had just collected all the information, and Joel had already fallen from grace before she could even send it out. Who was so fast? "You've been at the first question for half an hour." A slender, well-defined hand tapped on the workbook on the table. Hera looked up, and her gaze met Bernard's flawless, handsome face. He leaned over, his right elbow resting on the table. His hand was supporting his chin, and his eyes were staring at her fixedly. Hera was speechless. Didn't he leave? When did he come back? The sky was clear outside the window, and the two of them stared at each other across the table. It was as if time had frozen in this moment. It felt like a long time had passed. Bernard's left hand reached over the table and held her slender wrist. "Keep using it and I might have to... confiscate your phone." His palm was large, easily grasping her sle