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?”

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

was 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 they would all be

always did things his own way, but he consistently made the Everetts proud, so Lilith couldn’t bring herself to

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

Hera called out

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

returned

and enjoyed a

time, dear. There’s no rush. You must be exhausted after spending the day in the car. Enjoy some good food to recharge, and remember to

affectionately tucked a stray hair behind Giselle’s

smile and hummed in response. Noticing Hera being

purposefully ignoring

back,” Mildred said, pretending she had just noticed Hera

braided. Her unexpectedly fair skin

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

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

the Everetts, yet they were obliged

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

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

Hera stayed silent.

noticed Mildred’s disdain for Hera from her

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

up at folks from the countryside. She pushed Lilith