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.

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 to continue

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

like she was instructing a

James intervened, “It’s fine. Let’s give her five more

cup down. Finding their biological daughter had been an arduous journey, and she

about to speak persuasively, a clear voice

young woman stood. Her figure was outlined by the light

certain aloofness which hinted that it

Catherine’s eyes were sharp. She noticed the large tear in her dress as soon as

what’s wrong?” Catherine approached

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

and added, “I

realized Hera’s dress was dirty

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

said, “Come meet your

landed her gaze on James. He wore a suit, had thick hair, and was slightly overweight. Despite being in his late 40s, he

half an hour in the sultry and rundown place, only to

him even more was Hera’s lack of courtesy. She didn’t bother to offer a greeting. Impatiently, James questioned, “Why did you keep us waiting so

Her long eyelashes covered her cold gaze, making her look like a regretful

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

on, let’s get into

to

for injuries. “Hera, I’m your mother. Let me see

concerned expression mirrored that of

Thank you,” Hera

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

She then turned to Hera and

said goodbye

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