Under the Heiress' Facade

Chapter 186

There was a reason why Hera had purposefully asked Queenie who she thought the murderer was. She wanted to bait Queenie into taking action right after she got bailed by the Gaskells.Text content © NôvelDrama.Org.

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Once Hera left the detention facility, she found out that Shaun and Rupert had already left some time ago. She wanted to call Gideon, but her phone was already switched off due to the lack of battery.

Hence, she took a taxi back to the Everett residence.

The moment Hera got out of the taxi, she bumped into Gino, who happened to have returned from school.

"Why did you escape from jail?"

For a moment, Gino looked shocked. Then, he peered to his left and right, as though he was afraid that someone might have spotted Hera. After that, he grabbed Hera's hand and dragged her into the Everett residence quickly.

"Can't you just wait in jail for a few hours longer? Gideon is already contacting his connections and potential lawyers to bail you out!"

As Gino spoke, he kept scanning around the manor in hopes of locating suitable hiding spots for Hera. Those hiding spots had to be discreet as well in order to prevent the police from finding her.

Hera was speechless, to say the least.

"Hera! Are you alright?"

Lilith, who had spent the whole day waiting in the living room anxiously, was equally stunned to see Hera.

She rushed over and took Hera's hand as well. Then, she began checking Hera over for any injuries.

"Don't tell me you escaped from jail!" Mildred slowly walked over with her walking stick. Judy propped her the whole way.

Once again, Hera didn't say anything.

It seemed like her family was having a hard time envisioning her getting released from jail as an innocent person.

"I'm fine. Gideon's friend and lawyer helped prove my innocence," she explained patiently.

Gino fell silent after hearing her explanation. He released Hera's hand immediately, feeling a burst of awkwardness surging into his heart at that moment.

"It's good to see you doing fine. You must be hungry, Hera. I've already made honey-glazed ribs for you."

Lilith let out a sigh of relief.

"As expected of Gideon!"

Mildred looked proud. She eyed Hera up and down for a moment before continuing, "You should take a bath and wash away all that bad luck! Judy, break out my precious can of caviar for Hera."

Lilith thought Mildred was about to lecture Hera again. Unexpectedly, not only did Mildred spare Hera from a scolding, but she also gave Hera the caviar.

Hera just shot Mildred an impassive look before heading upstairs. After she got back to her room, she charged her phone and took a bath.

Both Gideon and James had returned for dinner. It was the first time the family of six sat at the dining table together.

Lilith and Judy whipped up a lavish feast for the family. Gideon even popped open the vintage bottle of

Chateau Lafite Rothschild, which et

James had stored for many years. It remained sealed for a long time simply because James couldn't bring himself to pop the cork and drink from it.

"We're celebrating Hera's safe return. Cheers to that!" Gideon said while raising his wine glass.

"Cheers!"

Since Hera and Gino were still minors, they toasted to the celebration with juice instead.

It was rare not to hear anyone humiliating or mocking each other at the dining table. For the first time ever, the Everetts ate and drank happily. Hera secretly observed the genuine smiles etched on everyone's faces. She felt quite touched once again. The familiar surge of warmth swirled around her heart this time.

The reason why she was willing to reunite with the Everett family was because she needed the esteemed identity as their daughter. That way, it'd be easier for her to carry out her revenge.

Little did she know that she'd be able to sit at the same table with her family amicably despite having gone through so many hardships with them. After dinner, Hera knocked on the door of Gideon's study.

"Gideon, thank you for your help. Please convey my thanks to your friend and Mr. McLaggen as well. These pills can help save one's life when they're in danger. Please give the boxes to them on my behalf. It's my way of thanking them,"

Hera placed two black velvet boxes on the desk as she spoke. She wasn't one to owe others favors.

Gideon glanced at the boxes. There weren't any logos on the covers, which led him to believe that Hera had crafted the pills instead of buying them. "Did you craft the pills yourself?" he asked in surprise.

"Yeah."

Her answer stunned Gideon to the core.

"What other skills do you have?" he asked again.

So far, Hera had demonstrated her skill in treating illnesses and crafting medicines. Not only that, but she was also capable of speaking fluent Terranian as well.

Hera was such a talented girl. Gideon had a feeling that James must be a complete buffoon back then, seeing as he refused to acknowledge Hera as his actual daughter.