The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1300

Back in her school days, her only job was to study hard.

While living with Mary, she spent all her time learning medicine.

No one had ever bothered to invite Claire to casual game nights.

Thanks to Octavia's deliberate manipulation, all the relatives believed Claire was nothing but a socially inept bookworm. No one wanted to hang out with her.

Plus, she was the textbook definition of the "perfect prodigy."

Being around Claire only made them feel inferior and bitter.

Claire didn't really care about being isolated.

Most of the people who tried to get close to her had ulterior motives anyway.

So, growing up, Sophia was the only genuine friend she ever had.

The rest were just superficial social climbers like Rose.

Claire never paid them much mind.

She had far too much to learn growing up, leaving her with zero energy for socializing.

Her friendship with Sophia had entirely been initiated by Sophia herself.

To be fair, Sophia had even played the hero and rescued Claire once.

Claire usually kept an incredibly low profile, so the street punks didn't necessarily know she was an heiress to the James family.

One day, Claire was cornered by a group of thugs in an alley.

Sophia had dramatically swooped in to save the day.

That was also the day Sophia realized Claire actually knew how to fight.

Sophia had always been the driving force behind their friendship.

As a young girl, Claire's interests certainly didn't include playing Bridge.

She was too busy dreaming of fighting for justice.

"Grandma, are you joining us?"

Claire looked at her grandmother curiously.

Pandora nodded. "What? Afraid I won't pay up if I lose?"

"Of course not!" Claire laughed. "I'm afraid you'll feel guilty taking money from us kids when you win!"

Pandora lightly tapped her granddaughter's forehead. "You're overthinking it. I won't feel guilty at all."

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