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Chapter 4 If I recalled correctly, the swimming pool my dad sponsored wasn’t even completed yet.[] He had also casually mentioned wanting to fund a TH new library for the university next year.] And now, the school was forcing me to take a leave of absence on completely fabricated charges!]] I let out a cold laugh and challenged the advisor over the phone:[] “Are you sure you want me to take a gap year? Aren’t you worried I’ll file a complaint with the Department of Education?” The advisor on the other end sounded impatient:[] “Olivia, can you stop making trouble? Do you realize who you’ve offended? The Reed’s daughter! If she gets upset, the school can kiss that new library goodbye.“] “The school is looking out for you. Angering Reed Industries is bad for all of us. Just take the gap year.“]] After hearing the advisor’s words, I was surprised. My dad had only mentioned the library donation to me.] How did the advisor know about it?] Was Ashley really my dad’s secret daughter? Is that how she knew about the library plans? I needed to call my dad immediately and get to the bottom of this.[] But just as I took out my phone, I saw Ashley’s mom emerging from the townhouse, awkwardly wearing a familiar–looking dress. It was the custom dress I had designed for my mom![] This dress had taken me half a year to design based on my mom’s preferences and measurements. I’d hired a master tailor to handcraft it stitch by stitch.[] My mom had been looking forward to trying it on.[] But now, this exquisite piece was stretched over Ashley’s overweight mother’s frame.] In some places, the threads had already started to tear.{}] My mom saw it and couldn’t believe her eyes] “Olivia, isn’t that the dress you designed…?“] Seeing the dress ruined like this. I was furious. I rushed forward, shouting “That’s the dress I had custom–made for my mom! Who said you could wear it?…