Under the heiress facade

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

It was late August in the deep mountains where Jadonia and Valdenland met. A young woman in a snug dress and an older lady stood before a nameless grave.

The young woman, Hera Youngworth, was born into the Everett family of Norburgh. However, she was given to the wrong family due to a mistake at the hospital 17 years ago.

Just a week ago, the Everetts located her. Today, they were here to bring her back to the city.

Catherine Youngworth shifted her gaze from the tombstone to Hera. “Let’s start heading downhill. The Everetts will arrive shortly. Once you’re back in the city, you’ll be recognized as an Everett. It’s time to leave the past behind.”

“Okay, Grandma. You go ahead. I’d like to stay a little longer,” Hera replied.

Catherine took one last glance at the tombstone, let out a sigh, and said, “Don’t keep them waiting.”

Hera stood alone, silently gazing at the nameless tombstone.

Suddenly, she heard rustling in the woods behind her and glanced up. Something was stirring among the trees and approaching her.

Turning around cautiously, she caught the glint of sunlight on her long eyelashes. A figure dressed in dark camouflage dashed out from the woods, stirring a heavy scent of blood into the air.

The tall man had camouflage paint on his face, making it hard for Hera to see his features. Yet, she spotted a flag on his right arm.

Meanwhile, Hera could still hear rustling sounds from the woods behind him.

expected to run into anyone in these desolate mountains.

He

to believe that Bernard had likely lost consciousness due to excessive bleeding.

men dressed in light camouflage suits emerged from

Edwin Elrod, who had curly hair, spoke in

cut and thick lips. He glanced at Hera and said, “Let’s take her

in a while. His gaze turned lustful

years and

her anxiety, she silently thanked her lucky stars that Catherine

then spoke in standard Terranish,

his gun to lift Hera’s chin. Her face was beautiful and soft. He imagined that

and grinned. “Miss, you speak Terranish quite well. Come with us.

on the ominous gun barrel, her throat tight with fear. “Fine, just please don’t hurt me. I’ll do

He smirked with a hint of malice. “Since you’re so

with a similarly

dropped his weapon and seized Hera’s right hand,

left hand along the side of her tight dress, revealing a silver

head dropping to meet Hera’s icy gaze. The fear that had been in her eyes moments before

muttered curses under his breath. He pointed his gun at Hera but hesitated to shoot, fearing he might hit Albert

swiftly toward the tombstone. She grabbed a handful of white powder from a basket and flung it at

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