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.

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

She turned to Catherine. “Um, could you go find Hera? And ask

she was

James intervened, “It’s fine. Let’s give her five more minutes. If she hasn’t returned

quickly placed her cup down. Finding their biological daughter had been an arduous journey, and she wasn’t going to let this visit slip away

a clear voice was heard speaking from

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

herself with a certain aloofness which hinted that it wouldn’t be wise to cross

sharp. She noticed the large tear in her

what’s wrong?” Catherine approached with

Catherine and reassured

her dress and

realized Hera’s dress was dirty

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

and said, “Come meet your

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

an hour in the sultry and rundown place, only to be greeted by

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

explained, her eyes cast downward. Her long eyelashes covered her

she resembled Lilith and how sorry she

Come on, let’s get into the car,” James

ready to leave as soon

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

that of

fine. Thank

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

Hera and said, “Let’s head

nodded and said

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