Under the Heiress' Facade
Chapter 135

"She's just a gold-digger. The Ludden family is a century-old scholarly family, and Dean Ludden is astern and upright man who would never allow you to associate with someone like her! I advise youto break up with her before she hurts you."

As Christopher listened to Zyler's words, his expression grew increasingly grim.

Christopher wondered if Hera appeared truly despicable in Zyler's eyes and how his father, who hadencouraged their relationship, could suddenly disapprove of it.

By now, the car had pulled into the Ludden family's courtyard, and the driver parked the car.

"If you're just playing around with her, I advise you to quit. We have the college entrance examsnext year, and you can't outsmart her in a game of manipulation," Zyler said with disdain.

"Let me be honest with you, Christopher. Hera's only with you for the Ludden family's influence. Shecompeted with Giselle over me when she was reintroduced to the Everett family. Later, I caught herwith Uncle Bernard's assistant—"

"Zyler, stop it!" Christopher interrupted sharply as Hera got out of the car.

"I won't allow you to speak of Hera like that. If you insult her again, I'll end our friendship!"

With that, he hung up the phone.

On the other end of the line, Zyler stared at the darkened screen in disbelief and indignation.

He had underestimated Hera's allure. He couldn't imagine that even Christopher, who had alwaysprioritized academics, was deeply entangled.

He had to replace a way to expose Hera's true colors and prevent his good friend from being harmed.

After Hera got out of the car at the Ludden residence, she saw a white Bentley parked in the yard. Itseemed like the Luddens had other guests.

After Christopher hung up the phone, he got out of the car and led Hera inside.

The Ludden family estate was much larger than the Everett family's. Hera followed Christopherthrough twists and turns for more than ten minutes until they reached a reception room.

Andrew was brewing tea on the coffee table in the room.

When he saw them approaching, he nodded and smiled, "Hera, have some tea. Stay for dinnertonight."

"No, thank you. Where is Mrs. Ludden Senior?" Hera inquired.

Although it wasn't the first time Christopher had seen his father being so solicitous towards Hera,witnessing the scene again made him feel a sense of awe.

He had thought Zyler was his good friend who could appreciate Hera's uniqueness like him. Yet, tohis disappointment, Zyler turned out to be just like those ignorant masses who maligned Herawithout understanding her true nature.

Christopher thought he should have severed ties with Zyler directly instead of just warning him.

"Please follow me this way. Things are a bit complicated..." Andrew led the way, explaining to Heraas they walked.

Following them through twists and turns for another five minutes, they finally arrived at the placewhere Mary was recuperating.

Two servants were watching the door. Before Andrew could even knock, the door opened frominside.

A woman in her early 40s walked out of the room. Although she was dressed elegantly and well-preserved, she exuded an air of haste.

"Aunt Jane," Christopher greeted her politely.

Jane disregarded him and turned to Andrew, saying, "Andrew, what's going on? I've arranged for Dr.Shadow to come and treat Mary today. Why did you bring an alternative medicine practitionerhere?"

As her gaze fell upon Hera, she exclaimed, "Is this who you brought?"

Dressed in a Cavendrige uniform, Hera boasted a remarkably beautiful countenance. Hercomplexion was flawless, and she emitted a composed aura that belied her youthful appearance.

Jane might have believed it if she were Christopher's girlfriend, but labeling her as an alternativemedicine practitioner seemed implausible to Jane.

"Are you joking about Mary's health?" Jane questioned sharply.

As Andrew's sister-in-law, Jane had been instrumental in garnering support for Mary to secureAndrew's leadership position in the Ludden family.

Although not malicious, Jane was fiercely competitive, always striving to prove the superiority of themain family branch over the second, even in matters like Mary's medical care.

"Hera is wise beyond her years," Andrew retorted with a serious expression.

"Moreover, Mom has been suffering from rheumatism for decades, and despite seeing numerousdoctors, none have been able to cure her. I brought Hera here to give it a try. What harm could itdo?"

Jane scoffed.

"That's because the previous doctors weren't competent. The one I've invited today is the renownedDr. Shadow!"