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

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

tone sounded like she was

let out a sigh as she observed Giselle’s behavior. She was about to stand up, but James intervened, “It’s fine. Let’s give her five more

arduous journey, and she wasn’t going to let this visit slip away without

persuasively, a clear voice

slender young woman stood. Her figure was outlined

carried herself with a certain aloofness which hinted that it

She noticed the large tear in

what’s wrong?” Catherine approached with

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

at her dress and added, “I

was then everyone realized Hera’s dress was dirty and

decent clothes to wear. She made a firm decision never

assured. She gestured toward the group and said, “Come meet your real parents and their daughter who was mistakenly switched at birth

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

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

of courtesy. She didn’t bother to offer a greeting. Impatiently, James questioned, “Why

Her long eyelashes covered her cold gaze,

she resembled Lilith and how sorry she seemed, James couldn’t bring

Come on, let’s get into the

ready to leave

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

expression mirrored that of Hera’s adoptive mother,

Thank you,”

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

then turned to Hera and said, “Let’s

and said goodbye to

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