Mia hesitated briefly. After all, she had already learned the previous night that Dana was the culpritbehind everything.

With a touch of sadness in her voice, she admitted, “I’m aware that Dana made the anonymous report.”

Gina responded, “Why am I even bringing this up then? It was actually one of our classmates whoinformed me.

“She saw Dana cozying up to a wealthy heiress and recently acquiring more designer handbags andcosmetics, which she proudly displayed in her college dormitory.”

“A wealthy heiress?” Mia asked.

Mia’s mind immediately jumped to Maya; she understood that Dana wouldn’t act without a motive.

Gina retrieved her phone. “I’ve even found some photos for confirmation. It’s undoubtedly her, theheiress of the Lane

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family, the one who’s trying to steal your husband.”

“Indeed, it’s Maya.”

Mia instantly recognized Maya in the photos.

However, Mia hadn’t detected anything suspicious during this period, as Dana had always maintainedthe facade of being a supportive friend in her presence.

“Gigi, I appreciate you bringing this to my attention.”

“Mia, you never know what schemes. these affluent individuals might be hatching. Please, be careful.

“Once your exams are over, I suggest you leave Bern City without delay. I doubt that bitch will be ableto cause any trouble for you once you’re there.”

Mia smiled warmly and embraced Gina. ” I’m grateful to have you looking out for me. Once I’m settledin Nord City, you must come and visit.”

Considering Gina had to return to work,

their conversation was brief, and they soon parted ways.

Shortly after, Kennedy summoned Mia to his office to address the previous day’s incident. However,Dana was

conspicuously absent.

Dana’s counselor explained, “I’ve been unable to reach Dana, and I heard she didn’t return to herdormitory yesterday.

“Dana has always been somewhat of a loner and detached from reality. She often feels like she’s beingsingled out. because she’s an orphan.

“In reality, everyone is just preoccupied with graduation season and doesn’t have the time to payattention to her.”

Hearing this, Mia realized the full extent of Dana’s social isolation.

She couldn’t help but blame herself for harboring an emotional bias toward Dana, given their sharedbackground as orphans.

Initially, she had believed Dana’s claims

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of being marginalized by her classmates, but now it seemed that Dana had been

deceiving her all along..

Glancing at the clock, Mia commented, Forget it, let’s just leave this matter to the university authoritiesto handle according to their protocols. I need to return to the study hall and focus on my studies.”

With Dana being manipulated as a pawn by Maya, Mia felt no inclination to offer additional sympathy.

Meanwhile, Maya eagerly awaited Dominic’s arrival at the airport, knowing that today held significantimportance. for her plans.

If she could successfully manipulate Dana into replacing Mia as the Lane family heiress, it would be aperfect outcome.

Soon, a group of people emerged from the VIP corridor.

Hastily, Dominic and Eva led the way, with Nathan and Liam closely following behind, disguised with amask and hat.

Maya greeted them with a smile. ” Dominic, Nathan, Liam.”

Liam chuckled dismissively. “Don’t bother addressing me like that. You’ve never been acknowledged asa part of our family. Now that we’ve found our true sister, it might be time for you to prepare to leave.”

Liam’s harsh words caused Maya’s pupils to momentarily contract.

“I’ve always known my place as a substitute foster daughter. I never once harbored thoughts ofreplacing the true heiress of the Lane family.

“I am thankful for the opportunities you guys have given me, which is why I’ve tirelessly searched forthe real heiress all these years. Whenever I’ve had any leads, I’ve promptly informed you.”

Liam sneered, “Who’s to say what your true intentions are? Perhaps you’ve arranged for someone todeceive us.”

Maya’s gaze flickered briefly. “How can

you suggest such a despicable thing? Dominic, you must believe me.”

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