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.

their home. As for Giselle, they had raised her for 17

taking so long?” Giselle seemed even sadder. She turned to Catherine. “Um, could

tone sounded like she was instructing a housekeeper on

She was about to stand up, but James intervened,

biological daughter had been an arduous journey, and she wasn’t going to let this visit slip away without a

speak persuasively, a clear voice was heard speaking from outside,

young woman

with a certain aloofness which hinted that

age, Catherine’s eyes were sharp. She noticed the large tear in

wrong?” Catherine

supported Catherine and reassured

and added, “I just… accidentally tore

everyone realized Hera’s dress was dirty and

overcome with disgust. She hadn’t anticipated Hera not even having decent clothes to wear. She made a firm decision never to return to this shabby

Catherine assured. She gestured toward the group and said, “Come meet your real parents and their

had thick hair, and was slightly overweight. Despite being in his late 40s, he looked more like he was

rundown place, only to be greeted by Hera, who was dressed

was Hera’s lack of courtesy. She didn’t bother to offer a greeting. Impatiently,

Hera explained, her eyes cast downward. Her long eyelashes covered her cold gaze, making her look like a regretful

Lilith and how sorry she

look a bit messy. Come on, let’s get into the car,”

away, ready to

Hera’s hand, checking for injuries. “Hera, I’m

of Hera’s adoptive

Thank you,” Hera

came over and attempted to pull

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

said

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