Under the heiress facade

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Hera felt completely stunned.

All of a sudden, the sound of an approaching aircraft grew louder. Bernard’s backup had arrived.

Hera looked up and saw a helicopter hovering above. The helicopter’s door slid open, and a ladder lowered down. A man dressed in camouflage, similar to Bernard’s attire, descended from above.

Hera swiftly dashed away.

Bernard pushed himself up, his eyes following her disappearing figure. With a pleased grin, he mumbled, “So, you were hiding here. I’ll be back for you.”

…

At the foot of the mountain, two sleek black BMWs were parked in front of a rundown house. The yard was bustling with curious bystanders.

In the living room, Catherine welcomed the Everetts, who had arrived from the city.

James Everett, Lilith Cresswell, and their daughter, Giselle Everett, who had been mistakenly taken at birth and raised by them, were here.

The three’s impeccable attire clashed sharply with the shabby state of the living room.

Giselle scowled at the worn cup before her, feeling a wave of repulsion. She glanced around the living room, taking in the peeling paint on the walls and the chaotic mess of herbs scattered across the floor.

To make matters worse, there wasn’t even an air conditioner in the house on this scorching summer day. Instead, an old ceiling fan whirred above, its irritating squeak only adding to her discomfort.

The idea that Giselle was part of this rundown family was unbearable to her. She was firmly convinced that she was meant to be an Everett.

Giselle clung to James’ arm, looking upset. “Dad, it’s sweltering in here. Does Hera not want to see me because she thinks I stole her parents?”

“What are you talking about? It wasn’t your fault to be mistakenly taken at birth. Why would she blame you?” James snapped.

the Everetts had called to say they were coming to take Hera back to their home. As for Giselle, they

taking so long?” Giselle seemed even sadder. She turned to

sounded like she was instructing a housekeeper

out a sigh as she observed Giselle’s behavior. She was about to stand up, but James intervened, “It’s fine. Let’s give her five more minutes.

been an arduous journey, and she wasn’t going to let this

a clear voice was heard

young woman stood. Her figure was outlined by the light behind

a certain aloofness which hinted that it

with her advanced age, Catherine’s eyes were sharp. She noticed the large tear in her dress as

wrong?” Catherine

supported Catherine and reassured her, “Grandma, I’m

dress and added, “I just… accidentally tore

realized Hera’s dress was dirty and

overcome with disgust. She hadn’t anticipated Hera not even having decent clothes to wear. She

for you,” Catherine assured. She gestured toward the group and said, “Come meet your real parents and their daughter who was

slightly overweight. Despite being in his late 40s, he looked more like he

hour in the sultry and rundown place, only to be greeted by Hera, who was dressed in tattered

of courtesy. She didn’t bother to offer a greeting. Impatiently, James questioned, “Why did you keep us

down the mountain,” Hera explained, her eyes cast downward. Her long eyelashes covered her cold

much she resembled Lilith and how sorry she seemed, James couldn’t

messy. Come on, let’s get

away, ready to leave as soon

for

mirrored that of Hera’s

Thank you,”

attempted to pull Lilith away. “Mom, let’s go.

nodded. She then turned to Hera and said, “Let’s

nodded and said

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