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.

had called to say they were coming to take Hera back to their home. As for Giselle, they had raised her for 17 years and had grown attached to her, so they decided

She turned to Catherine. “Um, could

she was instructing a

to stand up, but James intervened, “It’s fine. Let’s give her five more minutes. If

an arduous journey, and she wasn’t going to let this visit slip away

clear

doorway, where a tall, slender young woman stood. Her figure was outlined

a certain aloofness which hinted that

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

what’s wrong?” Catherine approached

and reassured

down at her dress and added, “I just… accidentally tore

everyone realized Hera’s dress was

not even having decent clothes to wear. She made a firm decision never to return

for you,” Catherine assured. She gestured toward the group and said, “Come

was slightly overweight. Despite being

waiting for over half an hour in the sultry and rundown place, only to be greeted

bother to offer a greeting. Impatiently, James questioned, “Why did you keep us

Her long eyelashes covered her cold gaze, making her look

Lilith and how sorry she seemed, James couldn’t bring himself to scold

bit messy. Come on, let’s get

turned away, ready to

hand, checking for

of Hera’s adoptive mother,

Thank

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

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

and said goodbye

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