The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1008

It seemed she had already stolen the credit for Claire's actions.

After all, Claire had been completely absent during the entire military training period.

Sloane Sterling had hijacked the viral fame from the rescue, even using it to promote her background in a Traditional Medicine Family.

"It happened during registration."

Claire didn't plan on going into detail, but Ethan was incredibly sharp. He instantly connected it to the viral story about the girl saving a life with silverware.

He already knew Claire possessed incredible Traditional Medicine skills, after all.

"You're the girl who used the silverware to save that woman?"

When Claire didn't deny it, Ethan knew for a fact it was her.

"Then why is everyone saying it was a junior who did it?"

"Didn't you clear it up?"

Claire threw her hands up. "It doesn't matter who it was. I'm not looking for traffic or attention anyway."

Ethan thought about it for a second and realized she had a point.

Claire never seemed like the type who enjoyed the spotlight.

"There are so many fakes jumping around on TikTok claiming to be the savior. I can't believe you managed to stay so calm."

Claire remained noncommittal.

To her, it genuinely wasn't a big deal.

The classmates sitting nearby who overheard the conversation were absolutely stunned.

Claire was the real hero all along.

And while the actual lifesaver remained completely anonymous, the imposters chasing clout had all become internet-famous.

"That junior is thriving right now. That massive viral fame was supposed to belong to our class genius!"

"Since Claire didn't step forward, you can't really blame others for riding the wave."

"Claire really seems laser-focused on her studies. You rarely see her doing anything else."

"That's where you're wrong. I saw her scrolling through someone's dance videos." One classmate chimed in, proving she had seen Claire slack off.

Claire?

With everyone so busy now, they only chatted occasionally in their group texts.

Claire's life was the busiest, but not necessarily the most fulfilling.

The endless drama online had very little impact on her.

Meanwhile, the three girls in Priscilla Hastings's dorm were absolutely bewildered to learn that Claire was the girl who had used the silverware to save a life.

"How could it be her?"

"She already did the hard part. Why didn't she just ride the hype and become a TikTok star?"

"Probably because she isn't desperate for money."

Lily Lowell and Tabitha Prince had observed Claire closely. While her clothes and daily items weren't ultra-luxurious, it was obvious she wasn't strapped for cash.

Coupled with her background as the ousted fake heiress, the two could only marvel at her sheer luck.

Even if her birth family was awful, she hit the jackpot. Most babies swapped at birth ended up in poorer families, but she had gotten to live as a wealthy heiress.

Even though she got kicked out of high society, she still had a solid foundation.

She must have built up a massive secret nest egg over the years.