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?”

to Emberwood around noon. He said

was saddened at

they would pick up Hera. It was a significant day because it marked

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

Then, she introduced Hera to Mildred, saying, “Hera,

Hera called

She set her cup down and called for the housekeeper. “Judy, please bring out the rest of the caviar so Giselle can enjoy

Judy McCoy replied. She returned shortly after with

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

the day in the car. Enjoy some good food to

tucked a stray hair

hummed in response. Noticing Hera

purposefully ignoring Hera.

back,” Mildred said, pretending she had just noticed Hera and giving her a

braided. Her unexpectedly fair skin contrasted with her cold

dress that hugged her

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

held no significance to the Everetts,

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

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

Hera stayed silent.

for Hera

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

countryside. She pushed Lilith and James to break up, and the whole family eventually