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?”

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

was saddened at

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

did 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, she led

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

Hera called

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

returned shortly after with

lifted the caviar and enjoyed a bite, almost as if she

the car. Enjoy some good food to recharge, and remember to take care of yourself so that Mr. Gaskell will be smitten by

tucked a stray hair behind

and hummed in response. Noticing Hera being left out, Giselle’s satisfaction with herself grew even

noticed Mildred was purposefully

had just noticed Hera and giving

braided. Her unexpectedly fair skin contrasted with her cold eyes and

She saw Hera wearing a dirty, torn dress that hugged her figure tightly. She carried a worn bag, and her white

disapprovingly at Hera’s outfit choice, convinced it reflected

significance to the Everetts, yet they

her a pair of slippers. Don’t let her track dirt into the house and ruin the

of slippers for Hera. “Ms. Hera, could

Hera stayed silent.

Mildred’s disdain for Hera from her

Lilith and James began dating, the Everetts were still farmers in the countryside. However, their

snobby, turning her nose up at folks from the countryside. She pushed Lilith and James to break up, and