Under the Heiress' Facade

Bernard leaned against the door with a charming smile.

Hera could tell he was in a good mood. He seemed to be having a wonderful time with Gideon. She wondered if he truly had a crush on Gideon.

She learned from Lilith that Gideon was straight. It would be disastrous if Bernard took a fancy to him.

Gideon was nice to her, so she couldn't let Bernard lead him astray. She had to figure out how to keep them apart.

So, Hera responded, "Yes, I am."

Gideon was surprised upon hearing that. He felt she was so bold and unaware of the danger lurking beside her. He had to stop her from taking a dip in the hot springs with Bernard.

"Go first, Hera. We'll change into our swimsuits." Gideon quickly pushed Bernard back into the room.

Hera frowned as she looked at them return to the room.

She had no idea when their relationship got so good. She was much more concerned for Gideon's safety now.

The room had an independent bathroom, and the hotel attendant had prepared new swimming trunks for Bernard in advance. After he changed into them, he put on a bathrobe to conceal the scars on his body.

When he came out, Gideon had already changed into swimming trunks and a bathrobe. He was waiting for him in the living room.

Bernard could faintly hear Hera and Lilith talking in the backyard. He walked straight over. When Gideon saw that, he immediately gave chase.

"Mr. Killian, let's go to the hot springs outside."

Bernard declined, saying, "I don't like to be in the same pool as outsiders." He then looked at Hera.

She was standing near the hot spring pool, helping Lilith in wrapping her hair in a towel so that she wouldn't catch a cold later.

The hem of her bathrobe went up a lot because she was raising her arms, leaving her straight legs exposed to the cold air.

Gideon followed Bernard's gaze and thought, "Hmph, you liar! Do you think I can't see through you? I bet you won't say no if Hera invites you!"

As he complained in his heart, he thought about how to separate Bernard and Hera. He suddenly spotted Gino, who had already changed into swimming trunks, passing by. He stretched his foot out slightly.

Gino noticed it and immediately dodged it. Unexpectedly, he stepped on a puddle of water. He slipped and lost his balance, falling into the hot spring pool.

"Watch out!" James, who was following after, tried to pull Gino but failed. He immediately jumped into the pool and helped Gino out. "Are you alright?"

Lilith was startled. She quickly stepped forward and squatted by the pool to check on Gino.

Gino's face flushed as he choked on the water. "Gideon! Are you trying to kill me?"

The hot spring pool wasn't deep. When he stood up, the water only reached his shoulders.

"Ah, sorry, I didn't see you," Gideon apologized, hinting at him with a wink.

Gino glanced at Bernard and instantly understood what Gideon meant. However, he suspected that his brother was teasing him in the name of resisting the enemy. He assumed Gideon intended to accomplish two goals at once.

He hummed and lay on the edge of the pool, unwilling to leave.

Seeing that, Gideon took advantage of the opportunity to tell Bernard, "Sorry, Mr. Killian. My brother is already occupying this pool. Let's go to another one."

Bernard and Hera were both rendered speechless. Gideon and Gino's intentions were clear to all.

Lilith and James exchanged glances. The next second, James scooped Gino up and handed him to Lilith. She then turned around and walked toward the living room. Gideon was likewise speechless when he saw that.

"Let go of me! Where are you taking me?" Gino struggled.

Lilith hugged him tightly. "Let me check if you're hurt."

"I'm fine! Put me back in the hot spring pool!"