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.

Giselle, they had raised

taking so long?” Giselle seemed even sadder. She turned to Catherine. “Um,

she was instructing

behavior. She was about to stand up, but James intervened, “It’s fine. Let’s give her five more minutes. If she hasn’t returned by then,

their biological daughter had been an arduous journey, and she

a clear voice was heard speaking from

the doorway, where a tall, slender young woman stood.

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

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

what’s wrong?” Catherine approached

Catherine and reassured

and added, “I

realized Hera’s dress was dirty

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

toward the group and said, “Come meet your

slightly overweight.

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

She didn’t bother to offer a

tripped while coming down the mountain,” Hera explained, her eyes cast downward. Her

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

on, let’s get into the car,”

away, ready to leave

Lilith stepped forward and gently took Hera’s hand, checking for injuries. “Hera, I’m your mother. Let

that of Hera’s adoptive

Thank you,”

pull Lilith away. “Mom,

nodded. She then turned to Hera and said,

and said goodbye

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