Chapter 472

With the possibility looming that Mia might be the heiress of the Lane family, Maya’s reluctance grew

even stronger.

Puzzled, Blake spoke up, “Ms. Lane, I can’t help but feel that something isn’t quite right about this

situation.

“In the past, whenever news of finding the real heiress surfaced, there would be immediate and fervent

responses from

everyone.

“But this time, their reactions seem oddly subdued, don’t you think? Mr. Connor didn’t even inquire

about it!”

“Come to think of it, it does seem strange.

Π

Just as doubts began to arise in Maya’s mind, Connor’s call unexpectedly came through.

She couldn’t suppress a faint smile. ” Connors is on the line. It appears he’s probing for information.

“Apart from Dominic, they all seem to be suspicious of my intentions, especially since I’m the one who

discovered the ‘ heiress‘ this time. It’s understandable for them to be cautious and skeptical.”

Maya promptly picked up the call. “Hello, Connor. Why are you calling?”

After all, she was the one who typically

initiated communication with him.

“Maya, Dominic will be arriving in two- days. I’d like to meet this person you’ve found before his arrival.”

“Connor, there’s no need to rush things. I’m concerned that if you visit her alone, it might raise her

suspicions.

“Let’s wait until everyone is present, and then we can approach her together. We wouldn’t want to

startle her, would we?”

Maya was determined not to let Connor visit Dana alone, fearing it could jeopardize her cover.

Reluctantly, Connor agreed, “Alright,

we’ll go together the day after tomorrow.

Please look after her these next two days.

Π

“Rest assured, Connor, I’ll take excellent care of her. After all, she’s my closest friend. I couldn’t be

happier that she’s returning to our family.‘

After ending the call, Connor couldn’t help but smirk. “That should put an end to any suspicions Maya

might have,” he remarked.

Jason agreed with a nod. “I’ve had my doubts about Maya from the beginning. But Dominic was

adamant about bringing her back for Grandma’s sake.”

Claude’s expression hardened. “At least now the primary culprit can’t evade justice.”

Connor nodded in agreement. “Let’s await Dominic’s arrival and have him handle the situation with

Maya directly. She certainly can’t remain here.”

Upon Mia’s return to Nord City, it was imperative that they show her extra care.

Meanwhile, in the study hall, Mia

suddenly sneezed. Rubbing her nose, she couldn’t help but wonder who might be speaking ill of her.

As Mia stepped out to refill her cup, she noticed her classmates staring at her. When she glanced in

their direction, they quickly averted their eyes, leaving Mia feeling perplexed.

Shortly after, she received a call from

Gina. “Hey Mia, are you still at the campus?”

“Yes, I’m in the study hall.”

“Mia, please take a look at what I’m

sending. It seems like someone is trying to sabotage you.”

Mia opened the link Gina had sent and 4 saw the headline on the college’s online forum that wrote,

“Mia, the Genius Girl, Using Men to Succeed!”

She clicked on the post and found a picture of Timothy standing outside the study hall that evening, his

back to the

camera, directly in front of her.

However, in the photo, Timothy’s figure. was striking, while she, panicked and concealed behind the

crowd, appeared to have a darker complexion and a much older–looking face.

This tactic seemed oddly familiar.

But this time, who could be behind it?

Mia’s alleged actions came to light due to an anonymous report letter that was accidentally seen by

members of the student council.

The university swiftly blocked access to the forum, but the news spread rapidly, and deleting posts

couldn’t contain the

situation.

There was also gossip circulating about Mia supposedly obtaining scholarships through insider

connections and relying on men to independently design the university hall.

Coincidentally, it was graduation season.

Despite taking a leave of absence from

college, Mia had managed to accumulate enough credits to graduate, sparking discontent among

many.

As Mia remembered the university’s scholarship announcement scheduled for the afternoon, she felt a

headache coming.

Approaching the notice board, she confirmed her name was listed. However, she soon found herself

surrounded by a group of students, all wearing confrontational expressions.

“Mia, you’ve got some explaining to do!“