Chapter 351

Hera had seen fireworks before, but never at such a grand scale. It felt as if the entire night sky was on the verge of exploding, with the show continuing uninterrupted for a full ten minutes. "Happy birthday, Hera..." Bernard said on the other end of the line. The fireworks were so loud that Hera couldn't hear him clearly. "What did you say? I couldn't hear you." As the fireworks gradually quieted, the sky, once filled with vibrant colors, darkened again, and everything fell silent. "Open the door." A deep, magnetic voice came through the phone. Hera blinked. She wondered if Bernard could really be there. She quickly turned around to open the door, but no one was there. Her emotions, which had soared like a roller coaster, plummeted instantly. After all, it was New Year's Eve. She didn't think the Killians would possibly let him leave. "You tricked me..." Hera trailed off. She looked down in disappointment, only to notice two rows of red rose petals on the carpet that h