Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 4

Three cars arrived at Norburgh Airport to pick up the Everetts. James had important business at the company, so Lilith, Giselle, and Hera went home before him.

An hour and a half later, they reached the Everett residence. After exiting the cars, Lilith welcomed Hera into the house. “Hera, we’re home. Your grandma and your brothers are staying with us.”

Hera nodded in response.

Leading the way, Giselle announced, “Grandma, we’re back.”

After handing her bag to the housekeeper, she quickly headed to the living room, flaunting her status as part of the Everett family.

A young boy, about six or seven years old, dashed out of the living room. It was Gino Everett, the third child of James and Lilith.

“Giselle, you’re here! Did you bring me any presents?” Gino exclaimed eagerly.

“What kind of gifts could you expect from the boonies?” An elderly voice came from the living room.

“Good point. It’s not worth getting my hopes up,” Gino grumbled as he sank back into the couch, returning to his video game.

Hera trailed behind Lilith as they entered the luxurious living room decorated in lavish Baroque style.

Mildred Barker sat gracefully on the couch, savoring a cup of coffee with an air of elegance. She had grayish hair and was dressed in lavish attire.

Giselle quietly settled beside her and poured her another cup of coffee. “Grandma, where’s Gideon?”

sipped her coffee and said, “He flew out to Emberwood around noon. He said

saddened at the

leaving this morning, she had informed her eldest child, Gideon Everett, that they would pick up Hera. It was a significant day because it marked the reunion of the Everett family, and she hoped

things his own way, but he consistently made the Everetts proud, so Lilith couldn’t bring herself to scold him because of this. Pushing aside her sadness,

brought Hera back,” Lilith said. Then, she introduced Hera to

called out

cup down and called for the housekeeper. “Judy, please bring out the rest of

She returned shortly after with

lifted the caviar and enjoyed a bite, almost as if she were flaunting it. “It tastes

There’s no rush. You must be exhausted after spending the day in the car. Enjoy some good food to recharge, and remember to take care of yourself so that

affectionately tucked a stray hair

and hummed in response. Noticing Hera being left out,

noticed Mildred was purposefully ignoring Hera. She

you’re back,” Mildred said, pretending she had just noticed Hera and giving

delicate face with her hair neatly braided. Her unexpectedly fair skin contrasted with her cold eyes and thin

wearing a dirty, torn dress that hugged her figure tightly. She carried a worn

wrinkled her brows disapprovingly at Hera’s outfit choice, convinced it reflected her less sophisticated

Hera held no significance to the Everetts,

Don’t let her track dirt into the house and

fetching a pair of slippers for Hera. “Ms. Hera, could you

Hera stayed silent.

for Hera from her

Lilith and James began dating, the Everetts were still farmers in the countryside. However, their fortunes changed when they discovered a valuable mine underground, turning them

at folks from the countryside. She pushed Lilith and