Chapter 135


    "She''s just a gold-digger. The Ludden family is a century-old schrly family, and Dean Ludden is a


    stern and upright man who would never allow you to associate with someone like her! I advise you


    to 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 had


    encouraged their rtionship, 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 ying around with her, I advise you to quit. We have the college entrance exams


    next year, and you can''t outsmart her in a game of maniption," Zyler said with disdain.


    "Let me be honest with you, Christopher. Hera''s only with you for the Ludden family''s influence. She


    competed with Giselle over me when she was reintroduced to the Everett family. Later, I caught her


    with 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 always


    prioritized academics, was deeply entangled.


    He had to find 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. It


    seemed like the Luddens had other guests.


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


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    The Ludden family estate was muchrger than the Everett family''s. Hera followed Christopher


    through 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 dinner


    tonight."


    "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, to


    his disappointment, Zyler turned out to be just like those ignorant masses who maligned Hera


    without 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 bitplicated..." Andrew led the way, exining to Hera


    as they walked.


    Following them through twists and turns for another five minutes, they finally arrived at the ce


    where Mary was recuperating.


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


    inside.


    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 toe and treat Mary today. Why did you bring an alternative medicine practitioner


    here?"


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


    Dressed in a Cavendrige uniform, Hera boasted a remarkably beautiful countenance. Her


    complexion was wless, and she emitted aposed aura that belied her youthful appearance.


    Jane might have believed it if she were Christopher''s girlfriend, butbeling her as an alternative


    medicine practitioner seemed imusible to Jane.


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


    As Andrew''s sister-inw, Jane had been instrumental in garnering support for Mary to secure


    Andrew''s leadership position in the Ludden family.


    Although not malicious, Jane was fiercelypetitive, always striving to prove the superiority of the


    main 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 numerous


    doctors, none have been able to cure her. I brought Hera here to give it a try. What harm could it


    do?"


    Jane scoffed.


    "That''s because the previous doctors weren''tpetent. The one I''ve invited today is the renowned


    Dr. Shadow!"