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Spoilers Saved My Life

Spoilers Saved My Life

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Feel-Good Story

True and Fake Heiress

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Girl Power

During rehearsal for the school arts gala, I got word from the school that I had been chosen to give the commencement speech as the outstanding graduate representative. Gideon immediately grabbed my hand and dragged me toward the grove behind campus to celebrate. The moment I stepped into the trees, strange floating messages appeared in front of my eyes. "Don't go in there. Gideon prepared sulfuric acid for you. He's planning to destroy your face so you'll lose your chance to speak on stage." "Three years ago, Gideon helped his childhood friend Lucy steal your identity and take your place as the long-lost daughter of the York family. Now he wants to ruin your face so you'll never have the chance to return to your real family." "After the attack, you'll endure countless reconstructive surgeries, only to be killed when the fake heiress switches your medication." "Meanwhile, Gideon marries the impostor, and together they seize the entire York family's fortune. Your parents end up homeless." "Go to the main stage right now. Let Mrs. York see you. This is your only chance to reclaim your identity." … Not far ahead, Gideon urged me to hurry. I looked at the messages hovering in front of me and stopped in my tracks, suddenly unsure of what to do.

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11 Chapters
Chapter 1 The Trap in the Woods
"Wendy, hurry up. I've got a surprise for you." Gideon Cross stood at the edge of the grove, waving me over.The golden light of the setting sun fell across his face. His smile was warm and familiar, reminding me of the more than two thousand days we had spent side by side.I had barely taken a step when several glowing lines of text suddenly flashed across my vision."Don't go. There's a sulfuric acid trap in the grove."My eyes widened. It felt like every drop of blood in my body turned to ice."He wants to destroy your face. Once you lose your chance to go onstage and give your speech, the York family will never recognize you."The glowing messages flickered, stabbing at my eyes while the words tore through my chest.My legs felt like lead. I froze in place, cold sweat beading across my forehead."What's wrong?" Gideon frowned slightly and strode back toward me. "Weren't we supposed to celebrate you being chosen as the outstanding graduate representative?"He reached for me
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Chapter 2 The Truth Behind the Lies
"Why is Lucy wearing my bracelet?" I shoved my phone in Gideon's face, my voice trembling.'Wendy, wake up. There's no point asking him. He's obviously going to lie.'Gideon's expression changed for a split second before he forced himself to stay calm. "What bracelet? Lucy comes from money. She can wear whatever bracelet she wants."'Wendy, stay calm. Don't corner him too hard. Protect yourself.'He grabbed my shoulders, unable to meet my eyes. "You've got it wrong. It has to be a coincidence."I shook his hands off hard.Memories crashed over me like a tidal wave. …Fifteen years ago, in the orphanage, a skinny little boy had secretly pressed a piece of candy into my hand."Don't cry. I'll help you find your mom and dad."He saved up six months of allowance to buy me medicine. When I had a fever, he stayed by my bedside all night without sleeping.On my sixteenth birthday, he made me a scrapbook by hand. Page after page, it documented every important moment we had shared.
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Chapter 3 The Life They Stole
The music cut off, and thunderous applause erupted throughout the auditorium.Lucy rose from the piano bench and gave a graceful bow. A polished smile rested on her face, along with the kind of confidence and poise I had never possessed."Thank you, Mrs. York, for recognizing my musical talent. Unlike certain art students who spend all day painting garbage no one wants to look at."Laughter burst through the hall, wave after wave, each one striking me like a blade to the heart.Heads turned from the stage toward me.Some students whispered behind their hands. Others pointed openly. A few laughed without even trying to hide it.The glowing messages flashed wildly across my vision."That scheming witch is disgusting. She's the one who rigged things so Wendy's artwork wouldn't be selected.""Look at that smug smile. She's humiliating Wendy on purpose.""That cheating jerk and that fake innocent snake teaming up against Wendy is revolting."Lucy stood beneath the stage lights, wr
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Chapter 4 Proof
The moment Lucy saw me rush toward the stage, all color drained from her face. She grabbed Claire's arm in a panic and tried to pull her toward backstage."Mom…" Lucy suddenly clutched her chest and collapsed weakly into Claire's arms. "My chest hurts…"Her voice was barely above a whisper. "I've been under so much stress lately. My heart's been acting up. Please take me to cardiology…"Claire hurried to steady her, but her gaze remained fixed on my face, as if she could not look away.I seized the fleeting opportunity."I got lost at Southpeak Park when I was 5," I blurted out. "I was wearing a pink cherry blossom dress you made for me by hand."I had a red string bracelet with star charms on my wrist. You made it for my third birthday and told me the stars would protect me."We were flying a kite that day. You bought me cotton candy, and Dad carried me on his shoulders so I could watch the sunset from the hill."Claire's fingers trembled. Tears welled in her eyes."Come on,
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Chapter 5 Cracks in the Facade
"Mr. York, the latch is on the left side. Hold it down for three seconds, then turn it clockwise." I spoke as calmly as I could."Holy crap. Wendy's smart. This is the comeback."Gavin's fingers moved to the clasp. It clicked open exactly as I described. He jerked his head up, staring at me in shock."When I was little, I saw my dad open it once," I said. "Inside, he kept my mom's pearl necklace and my little teddy bear charm.""That level of detail. No way she's not the real daughter."Gideon finally lost control. He lunged forward and seized my arm, his nails digging painfully into my skin. "Wendy, shut up."Veins stood out across his forehead. His voice came out hoarse and vicious. "Do you even know what you're doing?""Let her go." Gavin shoved him away. Then, he grabbed my wrist, only to freeze suddenly. His eyes widened. "This star-shaped birthmark… You've had it since childhood?"I nodded, my pulse racing. This was exactly the identifying feature I remembered my father m
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Chapter 6 The Threat Before the Truth
Claire led me into the living room and handed me a mug of warm lemon honey water. "My daughter loved this when she was little. Every time, she wanted exactly three slices of lemon. No more, no less."I took the mug and instinctively checked the lemon slices. Exactly three. "I… I've always had it this way."Tears welled in Claire's eyes. "Do you remember what scared you most when you were little?""Thunderstorms. I'd crawl under the bed to hide, and only my mom could ever find me."Claire's head snapped up, tears spilling over. "Only I knew she hid under the bed!"Her tears shattered my heart. The bond between mother and daughter was impossible to fake.…In the end, Gavin decided to let me stay at the York Estate. "You'll stay in the guest room tonight. Tomorrow morning, we'll do the DNA test."Lucy stood at the top of the stairs, pale-faced and silent. She did not dare object, but the hatred in her eyes was impossible to miss.Late that night, as I was trying to sort throug
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Chapter 7 The Truth No One Could Stop
At the hospital, Lucy lay in bed, looking deathly pale. The doctor beside her wore an uncomfortable expression."We can't determine the exact cause yet. It may be a viral infection, but she'll need to be monitored for a few days."Gideon stood nearby, holding Lucy's hand with practiced concern, though I caught the smug look that flickered in his eyes.'Those two really are putting on the performance of a lifetime,' I thought. 'It's disgusting.'"The blood test will have to wait until Lucy recovers," he said. "She's far too weak right now."I pretended to head for the restroom but quietly followed him after he left the room. He slipped into the stairwell and began speaking with a man in a white lab coat.I pulled out my phone and quickly snapped a photo.Gideon was handing over a thick stack of cash. "Keep stalling them," he said. "I don't care what it takes. Just don't let them do the DNA test."I quietly backed away, sent the photo to myself as a backup, and went to find Gavin
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Chapter 8 The Heiress Returns
Claire broke down instantly, wrapping me in a tight embrace. "Wendy, you're my daughter!"Tears streamed down Gavin's face as he gripped my hand, trembling. "I'm sorry. I came too late."Once the news spread, the York Group executives rushed to the hospital one after another, each staring at me in shock.Lucy burst into the room, screaming hysterically. "That's impossible! The test results have to be wrong!"She lunged for the DNA report like a madwoman. "I'm the York family's daughter! I'm the real one!""She is so dramatic." I saw the comment. "The truth's already out, so what exactly is she still performing for?'Claire shot her a frigid look. "Lucy, you've deceived us for 10 years. It's over."I looked at Lucy's devastated expression, my emotions conflicted. "I understand your situation. We can coexist peacefully."A vicious glint flashed through Lucy's eyes as she shot Gideon, who was standing outside the door, a meaningful look.I caught the exchange immediately. Those
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Chapter 9 The Fire Behind the Truth
Without revealing anything, I began planning my counterattack. "Announce our medical AI partnership ahead of schedule, and start a stock buyback to stabilize investor confidence."…Two days later, market sentiment flipped completely. Not only did the York Group recover, but its stock also climbed another 15 percent.Gideon's scheme collapsed. Word was that his former upperclassman had taken devastating losses and was absolutely furious.Before I could fully enjoy the victory, I noticed something strange while washing my face. My usual facial cleanser carried a faint almond scent, a classic warning sign of cyanide.I stopped using it immediately and had it tested. Sure enough, it contained toxic chemicals strong enough to burn skin.Security footage showed Lucy entering my bathroom while I was out and lingering over my toiletries for several minutes.I had every intention of exposing her on the spot, but as I passed through the back courtyard, I overheard Lucy arguing on the pho
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Chapter 10 The Trap Springs Shut
I thought, "So this is how I die…"Someone wrote, "Somebody save her! Wendy can't seriously die like this, right?"Just then, I heard a faint noise behind one of the bookshelves. A concealed door swung open.Lucy, her face streaked with soot, reached out to me. "Come on! This place is about to collapse!"In the end, we barely escaped the fire and hid inside a rock grotto in the York Estate's garden."Why did you save me?" I asked between ragged breaths.She let out a bitter laugh. "You were right. I've always been a pawn. Gideon's already abandoned me. They kidnapped you and raised me in your place so they could control the York family someday. I'm a victim too."I took her hand. "Then, let's fight the Cross family together. You know their secrets, and I have the York family's resources."She hesitated for a moment, then gave a firm nod. "Okay. I'll work with you.""The plan is simple. I'll pretend I hate you, and that'll let you get close to Gideon.""Double agent arc! Siste
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