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.

to their home. As for Giselle, they had raised her for 17 years and

taking so long?” Giselle seemed even sadder. She turned to

was instructing

but James intervened, “It’s fine.

Finding their biological daughter had been an arduous journey, and she wasn’t going to let this visit

persuasively, a clear voice was heard speaking from outside, “Grandma, I’m

tall, slender young woman stood. Her figure was outlined by the light

carried herself with a certain aloofness which hinted

were sharp. She noticed the

wrong?” Catherine

Catherine and reassured her,

and added, “I just… accidentally tore my

Hera’s dress was dirty

clothes to wear. She made

make another one for you,” Catherine assured. She gestured toward the group and said, “Come meet your real parents and their daughter who was mistakenly

on James. He wore a suit, had thick hair, and was slightly overweight. Despite being

rundown place, only to be

was Hera’s lack of courtesy. She didn’t bother to offer a greeting. Impatiently, James questioned, “Why did you

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

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

bit messy. Come on, let’s

away, ready to

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

of Hera’s adoptive mother, Daphne

fine. Thank you,” Hera

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

to Hera and said, “Let’s head home.

said goodbye to

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