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.

arriving, the Everetts had called to say they were coming to take Hera back to their home. As for Giselle, they had raised

turned to Catherine. “Um,

like she was instructing a housekeeper

about to stand up, but James intervened, “It’s fine. Let’s give her five more minutes. If

cup down. Finding their biological daughter had been an arduous journey, and she wasn’t going to let this visit slip away without

about to speak persuasively, a clear voice was heard

heads turned toward the doorway, where a tall, slender young

aloofness which hinted that it wouldn’t be wise

She noticed the large tear in her dress as soon as Hera

what’s wrong?” Catherine approached with

reassured

dress and added, “I just… accidentally

Hera’s dress was

Hera not even having decent clothes to wear. She made a firm decision never to return to this

another one for you,” Catherine assured. She gestured toward the group and said, “Come meet your real

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

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

to offer a greeting. Impatiently, James questioned, “Why did you keep

tripped while coming down the mountain,” Hera explained, her eyes cast downward. Her long eyelashes covered her cold gaze, making

sorry she seemed, James couldn’t

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

away, ready to leave

hand, checking for

of Hera’s adoptive mother,

Thank you,”

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

Lilith nodded. She then turned to Hera and

and said goodbye

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