Chapter 9

Her life had been shattered before he finally remembered to care about her education.

How ironic.

She had devoted ten years of relentless study, hoping to change her fate. Just as her hard work was about to bear fruit, the oppressive forces proved insurmountable.

With a dismissive remark, the Linwood family had sealed her fate, effortlessly casting her into the depths of despair.

She could have had a bright future.

From a young age, her family's background couldn't compete with others. The only weapon she had was her extraordinary dedication to her studies.

Her dream was to get into an Ivy League university, pursue a master's, and then a doctorate. She wanted to become a professor, to stand on the podium and change the destinies of others like her through education.

But reality dealt her a harsh slap.

she became a convict scorned by society, with a permanent stain

that

this, Claire's hands clenched into fists, her nails digging deep

Academy." Claire's voice was soft,

Academy" was as heavy as a thousand- pound boulder,

area, known for its rigorous academic standards. Unlike Elite Crest High, where money could secure admission, Cresthaven

at the top of her class, a testament to her brilliance. With her grades, getting into an Ivy League school was

twenty miles away in the

off as realization

a sardonic smile. "I preferred cycling to school rather than attending with Vanessa, because we

joined you for breakfast because Cresthaven Academy's morning classes started at six. I had to get up at four

until dinner. By the time I got home, you'd all already eaten. I was left with the leftovers, and you called me

palpable. "I didn't know you suffered so

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