Under the Heiress' Facade
Chapter 538

The first item was an old photograph. The background showed the front of the villa where Hera had lived with her adoptive parents. In the yard were a row of men in black uniforms while several others were seen entering the house.

The symbol of Astral Nova, the winged dragon emblem, was visible on the sleeves of their uniforms.

"This was a photo I took with my phone back when Astral Nova sent people to search your house." Rhett tapped the photo to reinforce his statement. Hera looked at the photo suspiciously, but her face didn't betray her emotions.

The second item was a drafted contract to buy Adorbs Corp. At the top of the contract was a photo showing James and the CEO of Adorbs Corp shaking hands in a restaurant in Jedburgh.

Rhett didn't say anything about this photo, but Hera understood his implication.

Everett Group's main business was in e-commerce. During a recent online event, the pre-sales of a skincare product exceeded their inventory. James came to Jedburgh to negotiate with the CEO of Adorbs Corp for production and delivery issues.

By presenting the photo and contract, Rhett hinted that Everett Group's collaboration with Adorbs Corp depended on Hera's decision.

"You can take the contract home and think it over. You're welcome to visit Killian Corporation anytime." Rhett pushed the contract toward her, reminding her, "Killian Corporation is willing to wait for your decision, but I'm not sure how long Everett Group's customers can wait."

If those hundreds of thousands of customers simultaneously demanded refunds, Everett Group would face another public relations crisis. Hera lowered her head and hid her expression. From Rhett's angle, it seemed as if she was afraid, and a sinister look crossed his eyes. In reality, Hera was trying to suppress her excitement.

The Killians had ordered the case of Lucius to be sealed, so she could only extract information from the family. She had been planning her moves ever since Frederick approached her.

The Killians were all shrewd and cautious. And given her background, agreeing too quickly would have aroused their suspicion. So, she needed to refuse and make them anxious before pretending to reluctantly accept, allowing them to feel that they had the upper hand.

Only then would they lower their guard.

"Impressive, Mr. Rhett," Hera remarked.

She picked up the contract and skimmed through it quickly. She saw that it outlined her role as Killian Corporation's new director for chip development.

She was to develop an exclusive

chip for the company within five

years, with her salary increased by a hundred million compared to Frederick's initial offer, totaling 3.1

billion with a 2% profit sow

sw novel.

The contract also included standard industry terms on intellectual property and confidentiality, specifying her limits.

Hera found the terms amusing.

Even XS Corporation planned to spend over eight years developing their new chip, yet Rhett demanded that Killian Corporation surpass XS Corporation and launch theicown chip within five years.

But Hera still took a pen from the table and signed her name. After all, the contract didn't mention any consequences if she failed to meet the targets. Rhett smiled slyly. "You're decisive, Ms. Youngworth."

"If it weren't for your proactiveness, I wouldn't have accepted so quickly. After all, was still considering XS,

Corporation's offer, though they

aren't as generous as Killian Corporation." Hera played along.

Rhett felt a sudden surge of satisfaction from having poached someone from the XS Corporation, arousing a sense of pride in his abilities.

"Don't worry, we'll treat you well as long as you do your job," he promised.

After some superficial pleasantries, Rhett signed and stamped the contract. Hera took a copy of the contract, along with the two photos on the table, and left.