Facade

Chapter 

samantha paused for a thought instead of trying to charm someone, she figured it might be quicker to simply take them out. But she quickly dismissed the idea with a shake of berbrad 

Bower. 

Then, she remarked enviously, “You defied the powerful, braved dangers, and stormed the Astral Nova Auction wer 

“Plus, you also outsmarted the grandmaster in bidding for the Eclipse Stone and spent nearly 900 million. If your young uncle new you risked everything for him, he’d be deeply moved and ready to commit 

“Are all men like that?” 

Hara suddenly remembered Bernard’s assertive words from their previous conversation at the hotel. That was his style 

“Anyone interested in you definitely would be!” Samanthareplied. 

Hera was momentarily speechless, 

Samantha’s mischievous grin widened as she leaned in toward her. 

“just go along with it when the time comes,” she advised and tried to catch any sign of ablash under Hera’s mask. 

She added, “Don’t try even to insist that you and him are collaborators” 

Hera pushed Samantha’s intrusive lace away. 

“I’ve got some errands to min. You head home. I’ll cover your Cartier and diamond” 

Moments earlier, Samantha, the diamond enthusiast, had bid 170 million for a cartier red dmond at the auction. 

“okay, love you I love you, Samantha chiped and made heat shapes with her hands. 

“Let’s have a moment of silence for the sucker. I’m out” 

Samantha was well aware of Hera’s knack for getting others to foot the bill, and Hera’s strategy wasn’t lost on her either. Whenever Hera had a big expense coming up, she would take una task to make her sponsor foot thebill 

By keeping the money out of her own hands, Hera effectively had her tracks. With Samantha’s departure, Hera swiftly reached for her phone. She sent a quick quotation to Queenie, then made her way down the stairs to collect the goods. 

The burly bodygaard, Samson Shaft, had returned to the grandmaster’s room after escorting Hera out NôvelDrama.Org holds text © rights.

He asked, “Bernard, did you really let her take the lipse Stone?! 

Seated comfortably behind the bead curtain, Bernard relaxed on the grandmaster’s throne with a glass of red wine in his hand. 

He casually pushed the ghost mask atop his forehead to reveal his striking features. 

He took a spot wine and asked, “Do you have a problem with that? 

Samson hesitated and considered the gravity of the situation. He knew the Eclipse Stone was Bernard’s sabration, yet he had allowed another to snatch it away. 

Now faced with Dr.Shadow’s demands–the return of the stone, cure for the mess, and an ambiguous question of friendship–Samson found himself at a loss for words, 

Then, he composed a message in the WhatsApp group cled “North, South, East, West. 

Sason: “Bernard’s having an episode! (johnson, where are you? Hurry!” 

Douglas: “What’s going on?” 

Douglas: “Bernard’s having another episode 

Douglas: “Are you guys still at the auction? You have to keep him under control Reep his identity hidden.” 

Douglas: “@johnson, Where are you? Why aren’t you answering the phone?” 

Douglas: “Does anyone have Ms. Hera’s phone number? 

Theo: “Douglas, calm down. Mr. Ludden probably has her number. I’ll give him arall.” 

Samson: “Bernard Set losing control. He just gave the Eclipse Stone to someone else!” 

Johnson: “Im just getting on the elevator. There’s no signall” 

Johnson:“!! 

Dougl 

The “Wait! Is it a woman 

Douglas: “Samson, stop her now! 

Samion: “Yes, it’s a woman. It’s Dr. Shadow.” 

Bemard “Samson, there gon your bonus for the quarter.” 

Samson “Damn!” 

Samson forgot there were five other people in the group chat He quickly pocketed his phone and nervously glanced at Benard. 

“Bernard, are you revdly okay? 

“What do you think it means when a woman keeps wearing gifts ghen by a guy? Bernard countered with a question