Chapter 45

Clara hadn't dared to go out at all recently. The plagiarism scandal caused her to be hated by everyone. Although Aidan had already used his connections to get the trending topic taken down, the impact had been significant. It had stayed on the trending list long enough that most people were already aware of the situation. As a result, Clara had also been blacklisted by the design community. A designer with a tarnished reputation couldn't survive in the industry, so she had no choice but to retreat into the background and work behind the scenes. Her dream of becoming a designer was over. Seeing her daughter in such a discouraged state, Sophia couldn't help but sigh. "Just look at yourself. Is this what you've become?" "Mom, I'm so fed up. Can you stop nagging me?" Clara snapped impatiently. "You're letting that little setback get to you? You let that bitch, Cassandra, trounce you? Are you truly my daughter?" Sophia scolded sharply. She knew she had spoiled Clara and made her nai