Chapter 669 Modelling
One day, the old master Avery casually asked if the 15-year-old girl would be willing to pretend to be the heiress of the Avery family and go abroad to study.
The girl, eager for the opportunity and the new life it promised, happily agreed.
Even before taking on the role of the fake heiress, the girl was already living a comfortable life.
She had always harbored a desire to become the true granddaughter of the old master Avery.
So when the proposition was presented to her, she didn’t hesitate for a moment. The idea of stepping into that coveted position was too enticing to pass up.
Thus, the girl was sent abroad to study, and kept far from Hera to ensure Hera’s safety and protect her from their enemies.
When Hera finally returned to the Avery estate after years of separation, the old master took the time to explain his decision.
He didn’t want her to think he was replacing her with a new granddaughter, nor did he want her to feel envious of the girl, who had been living a life of luxury abroad while Hera endured hardships.
Though years had passed since he took the girl in—providing her with comfort and security far removed from the struggles of his own flesh and blood—the old master made sure Hera understood that his actions were never meant to make her feel abandoned or forgotten.
But he patiently explained everything to Hera, hoping she wouldn’t resent him for all these years of separation.
Only then did Hera realize just how far her grandfather had gone to protect her—using a stand-in to divert their enemies’ attention and keep her safe.