For years, I was treated like a servant in my own home. My stepmother and stepsister constantly belittled me, making me feel invisible. I wore secondhand clothes, did all the chores, and never complained. While Bella lived in luxury, I worked hard just to be ignored. But despite the pain, I held onto my dream of becoming a fashion designer—something no one in that house believed in but me.
Everything changed the day I met Jake, a kind construction worker I often passed by on my way to work. He noticed me—not as someone “useless,” but as a person with worth and ideas. One rainy afternoon, I helped him carry some heavy planks, and that small act led to an unexpected friendship. He started asking about my designs, showing genuine interest. Then, out of the blue, he invited me to be his date to a formal event.
When Jake showed up at my door with a dress, my stepsister was stunned. She had just been bragging about meeting a wealthy man at the same party. She didn’t know Jake was the owner of the very company she was excited about. Their smug expressions vanished when they realized who he was there for—me. That moment didn’t just surprise them—it silenced years of insults.
That night, dressed in something beautiful and walking beside someone who respected me, I felt more seen than ever before. It wasn’t about revenge. It was about finally knowing my worth. And in front of everyone, without saying a single word, I proved them wrong—just by being myself.