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 had raised her for 17 years

so long?” Giselle seemed even sadder. She turned to Catherine. “Um, could you go find Hera? And

was instructing a

as she observed Giselle’s behavior. She was about to stand up, but James

daughter had been an arduous journey,

to speak persuasively, a clear voice was

turned toward the doorway, where a tall, slender young woman stood. Her figure was

carried herself with a certain aloofness which hinted that it wouldn’t

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

Catherine

Catherine and reassured her, “Grandma, I’m

her dress and added, “I just… accidentally tore

then everyone realized Hera’s dress was

clothes to wear. She made a firm decision

group and said, “Come meet your real parents and their daughter who was mistakenly switched at birth with

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

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

aggravated him even more was Hera’s lack of courtesy. She didn’t bother to offer a greeting. Impatiently, James

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

Lilith and how sorry she seemed,

messy. Come on, let’s get into

away, ready to leave as soon as

took Hera’s hand, checking for

concerned expression mirrored that of

fine. Thank you,” Hera

pull Lilith away.

Hera and said, “Let’s

said goodbye

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