Chapter 188

The next thing everyone knew, Bernard raised his wine glass at Shaun. "Thank you for doing me such a huge favor, Mr. Thompson. I'll definitely repay you for your benevolence in the future. Please, help yourself to the alcohol. Cheers." Bernard then drained his glass dry. He made sure to cough a few times after that as though he choked on the wine. Shaun, who was taken aback by the sudden performance, was extremely confused. Didn't Bernard tell him to leave? Why did he make it seem like Shaun was the one forcing him to drink? How the hell did he get framed? Then again, Shaun had no choice but to take the blame for the sake of Bernard's future happiness. Still, he was starting to feel concerned for Bernard. After all, he was willing to bend over backward just to cater to Hera's wishes. "Mr. Thompson, thank you for your help today. This is a life-saving pill that I've crafted. Think of it as my gift for your help." Hera pulled out a small velvet box from her bag and passed it to