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Under the Heiress Facade
17 years ago, Hera Youngworth was switched at birth. 17 years later, her biological family, the Everetts, manages to track her down. To her dismay, her father is scornful of her, and her grandmother dislikes her. Even her so-called fiancé has nothing but contempt for her. Her father, James Everett, tells her, “There’s no way the Gaskell family will accept a country bumpkin as their daughter-in-law. For the sake of both our families, we’ll make a public announcement about you being our…
Chapter 9 Soon, school was about to begin. The Everetts had already arranged for each of their children to have a car and a dower for getting to and from school. During breakdast, Lilith proposed to James that Hera should also have her own driver and car. However, Mildred was the first to disagree with … Read More “Facade Chapter 9” »
Chapter Her stayed quiet and savored her malata leisurely pere. [1 Mildred wasn’t feeling very hungry. She barely picked at her food and put down her utensils soon after starting As Hera enthiastically devoured her meal, leaving not a morsel behind,red couldn’t help but express her disdain. “Be careful not to stuff yourself to death.” … Read More “Facade Chapter 8” »
Chapter7 Hera’s stare was cold and emotionless as if she were staring at an object instead of a person. This deeply disgusted Mildred. “Yes! If you can get into the top ten of your grade and make the Everetts proud, you’ll eam a nice room,” Mildred said sharply. “Got it,” Hera replied. Then, she turned … Read More “Facade Chapter 7” »
Chapter 6 Aller checking on Gins, Wilbur reassured everyone, “It’s not a big deal. Just use an ice pack and he’ll be fine. Since Gino is taking medication for his nasal condition, I won’t prescribe any medication now. Wilbur frowned when he noticed Mildred holding a hot pack. “Don’t use a hot compress right after … Read More “Facade Chapter 6” »
Chapter 5 After ariving at the third door, Lilith pushed the door open and gestured inside. “I’m not sure if this matches your taste. Look around and let me know it it suits you, or if you’d Tke to add anything” The room boasted a chic, princess–like decor, belmming with feminine allure. However, it failed … Read More “Facade Chapter 5” »
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 … Read More “Facade Chapter 4” »
Chapter 3 As the car engine hummed to life, James turned to Hera. “Before we get to Norburgh, there’s something important I need to tell you. We’ll announce to everyone that the Everetts have officially adopted you.” Hera looked up at James. They hadn’t discussed this before in their earlier phone call. Though being agreeable … Read More “Facade Chapter 3” »
Chapter 2 Hera felt completely stunned. All of a sudden, the sound of an approaching aircraft grew louder. Bernard’s backup had arrived. Hera looked up and saw a helicopter hovering above. The helicopter’s door slid open, and a ladder lowered down. A man dressed in camouflage, similar to Bernard’s attire, descended from above. Hera swiftly … Read More “Facade Chapter 2” »
Chapter 1 It was late August in the deep mountains where Jadonia and Valdenland met. A young woman in a snug dress and an older lady stood before a nameless grave. The young woman, Hera Youngworth, was born into the Everett family of Norburgh. However, she was given to the wrong family due to a … Read More “Facade Chapter 1” »