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 he was visiting a biological

saddened

pick up Hera. It was a significant day because

own way, but he consistently made the Everetts proud, so Lilith couldn’t bring herself to scold him because of

she introduced Hera to

Hera called out

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

replied. She returned shortly after with

said graciously. She then deliberately lifted the caviar and enjoyed a bite, almost as if she were flaunting

rush. You must be exhausted after spending the day in the car. Enjoy some good

stray hair behind Giselle’s

hummed in response. Noticing Hera being left

was purposefully ignoring Hera.

Mildred said, pretending she had just noticed Hera

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

She saw Hera wearing a dirty, torn dress that hugged her

brows disapprovingly at Hera’s outfit choice, convinced it

held no significance to the Everetts, yet they were

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

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

Hera stayed silent.

Hera

the countryside. However, their fortunes changed when they discovered a valuable mine underground, turning them into overnight

folks from the countryside. She pushed Lilith and James to break up,