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?”

and said, “He flew out to Emberwood around

saddened at the

up Hera. It was a significant day because it marked the reunion of the Everett family, and she hoped they would all be home

the Everetts proud, so Lilith couldn’t bring herself to scold him

Then, she introduced Hera to Mildred, saying,

Hera called

housekeeper. “Judy, please bring out the rest

She returned shortly

graciously. She then deliberately lifted the caviar and enjoyed

spending the day in the car. Enjoy some good food to recharge, and remember to take care of yourself so

stray hair behind Giselle’s

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

purposefully ignoring Hera.

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

delicate face with her hair neatly braided. Her unexpectedly fair skin contrasted

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

brows disapprovingly at Hera’s outfit choice,

thought Hera held no significance to the Everetts, yet they were obliged to support her

slippers. Don’t let her track dirt into the house and ruin the wool carpet I had air-freighted from Lumoria,”

of slippers for Hera. “Ms. Hera, could you

Hera stayed silent.

for Hera from her gestures

the countryside. However, their fortunes changed when they discovered a valuable

turning her nose up at folks from the countryside. She pushed Lilith and