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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

was saddened

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

couldn’t bring

Lilith said. Then, she introduced Hera to

called

for the housekeeper. “Judy, please bring out the rest of the caviar

returned

lifted the caviar and enjoyed

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

a stray hair behind Giselle’s

a sweet smile and hummed in response. Noticing Hera being left out, Giselle’s

purposefully

said, pretending she had just noticed Hera and

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

wearing a dirty, torn dress that hugged her figure tightly. She

Hera’s outfit choice, convinced it reflected

held no significance to the Everetts, yet

her track dirt into the

slippers for

Hera stayed silent.

for Hera from her gestures and

However, their fortunes changed when they

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

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