The Fake Heiress Stole My Family Name novel

It was the company dinner, and everyone got to order a dish.
When it was my turn, Sadie, the new intern, suddenly snatched the menu right out of my hand.
The dishes are enough. No more ordering.
I ignored her and turned to the waiter. Ill have one Mac and cheese.
But Sadie slammed the menu straight into my face, glaring at me.
When I say you cant order, you cant order! Who do you think you are?
The edge of the hard menu scratched my cheek, stinging like hell. My temper shot straight up.
I grabbed the menu and smacked it right back into her face. She immediately shrieked.
Do you fucking know who I am? My dad is Wesley Modinethe biggest client our company has!
Even the CEO has to treat me with respect. You dare lay a hand on me? Believe it or not, I can get your sales-title revoked and make the whole industry blacklist you!
I just froze, honestly confused.
Wesley Modine is my biological uncle.
He was forty years old.
Single since birth.
Since when did he have a daughter this grown?

Seeing me stunned and not talking back, Sadie puffed up even more.
What, scared now? A gold-digger like you who only relies on her face to get salesletting you join the dinner is already polluting the air. You think you deserve to order food?
Relying on my looks?
I wake up before dawn to do proposals, spend eight hours a day eating dust at construction sites, and Im so tanned my own mom barely recognizes me. But this bitch thinks I rely on my face?
I pushed my chair back and stood up, staring her down.
Hey, watch your mouth. I earn my performance by working my ass off. Everyone here can see it clearly. Youre in no position to insult me.
This is a company dinner, not something youre personally paying for. If I dont qualify to order, then you definitely dont. No wonder I smelled something nasty when I walked init was your mouth spraying shit everywhere.
A few coworkers tried to hide their laughter. Theyd had enough of her attitude long ago.
Shed only been an intern for a month, yet she treated everyone like her servants.
When the new employee Meg Wheeler refused to fetch her coffee, Sadie poured a full cup over her head. It was so hot it blistered her scalp.
She didnt apologize; she threatened her instead.
If you dare make me apologize, Ill get you fired!
The company ended up covering the medical bill.
Id wanted to stand up for her back then, but my colleagues stopped me.
I had wondered why everyone was angry but didnt dare speak.
Now, I finally understoodeveryone was intimidated by this daughter of Wesley Modine.
Sadies face turned bright red. She jabbed a finger right at my nose.
Bitch! Stop trying to act tough! Without my dad, this company wouldve gone bankrupt already. Im telling youat this dinner, I call the shots. If I say you cant order, then you cant!
What kind of bullshit are you that you dare act arrogant at me? If you order even one dish, Ill make sure youre fired tomorrow!
The waiter overheard her and looked at me nervously.
Maam should I still place the order?
Yes.
I said it without hesitation.
I just couldnt believe this nonsense. I brought in projects worth tens of millions for the company, and now I cant even order a dish?
Whats with all the yelling?
The CEO, Cody Godlock, walked in with a dark expression.
A company dinner isnt a place for you to scream at each other. What happened?
Before anyone else could speak, Sadie rushed forward with a pitiful face and twisted the whole story her way.
I didnt even get the chance to explain before Codys cold gaze landed on me.
Phoebe, youve been here for a year now. You should know our principle of frugality.
Sadie only said that for the good of the company. Will skipping one dish really kill you?


You hitting herthats way over the line. Right now, youre going to apologize to Sadie and pay her a ten-thousand-dollar emotional damages fee. Then well call it settled.
I couldnt help but laugh in disbelief and stared straight at him.
Sir youre seriously telling me to apologize and pay her?
Codys face darkened, and Meg quickly tugged on my sleeve.
She quietly persuaded me, Phoebe, dont push it. Sadie is Mr. Modines daughter; you cant mess with her. And Sir Cody is counting on her to secure the deal with their company this time.
I let out a scoffing laugh.
So just because she says her dad is Wesley Modine, you guys believe her? Did she even bring any proof when she joined?
Meg pulled out her phone and opened Sadies social media.
Totally legit. Mr. Modine himself personally brought her in on her first day.
I looked at the picture and nearly dropped my jaw. There was my upright, sharp-dressed man standing in front of a luxury carand next to him was actually Sadie.
Sadie even added a caption.
[Thanks Dad for taking time out of his busy schedule to see me off for my internship. Promise, I wont let you down.]
I immediately called my uncleonly to hear the cold, mechanical sound of a disconnected phone.
Seeing me refuse to apologize, Sadie gave me a wicked look.
Phoebe, dont regret this. Ill make sure you pay for it!
The next day, she made good on her words.
At the awards ceremony, the top sales award and the 70,000-dollar bonus that shouldve been mine went to her.
The slides still showed my name in the acceptance speech; it hadnt even been updated.
This was blatant robbery, and my chest burned with rage.
I immediately demanded an explanation.
Whats the criteria for determining top sales? My projects this month totaled over one hundred million in revenue, generating tens of millions for the company, and I outperformed the second-place by five million in profit. Sadie didnt even make a single order. So, may I ask all the leaders here Why is the top sales award going to her?
The room fell completely silent.
The finance director and sales VP exchanged glances, neither daring to speak.
Sadie looked at me arrogantly.
Of course, your projects werent exactly clean. The company cant condone such lowly behavior.
Right now, were just stripping you of the award. But if you keep using shady tactics to ruin the companys reputation, youll be fired next.
I was shaking with anger, my eyes scanning every leader on the stage. Those who had once praised my skills and potential now avoided my gaze, heads down in submission.
I looked at the top executive, Cody.
Sir is this really your decision, too?
Being called out publicly clearly annoyed him; he frowned impatiently.
Phoebe, the company has its considerations. Dont let a small thing ruin the awards ceremony. You need to see the bigger picture.
The bigger picture? My eyes burned red, and my voice shook.
So the bigger picture means I work non-stop all year, stay until midnight every day, pour myself into projectsand all those achievements go to someone else?
Because of some baseless rumor from her, all my hard work gets erased, and you all remain indifferent?
Let me ask you. Wheres the fairness? Wheres justice? Dont you feel any guilt treating someone whos made huge contributions to this company like this?
Cody was left speechless. Sadie, however, showed no shame, tilting her chin up at me.
Fairness? She sneered. Phoebe, dont be so naive. In this world, whoever has the power thats where fairness lives.


You want justice? Then go find yourself a rich dad to fight for you. Too badyou dont have one.
She didnt bother hiding the contempt on her face as she said coldly, But I do. Im the daughter of Wesley Modine, CEO of CipherLux Innovations. With that identity alone, I can crush you so hard youll never get back up!
I stared at her, genuinely wondering where she got that kind of confidence.
I even started doubting my own uncle for a second; could he really have fathered some secret love child behind the familys back?
I suddenly asked, I heard Mr. Modine has a niece he treats like his own daughter. Tell me, Miss Sales-Champion Modine, have you met her?
Sadies face froze for a split second before she shot me a disdainful glance.
Thats my cousin, of course, Ive seen her. But shes been living overseas for years. Hardly ever comes back. Even I barely see her. Someone like youa low-class nobodydont even dream about it.
I let out a short laugh. Is that so? If the Sales Champion isnt low-class, then why did she steal someone elses title and bonus? Dont tell me youre the fake heiress?
Bitch! Her face went completely dark as she glared daggers at me. Phoebe! Dont push your luck. Your title was revoked because you didnt deserve it. I earned mine with real skill!
Skill? I took a step closer, staring straight at her.
You mean the skill of playing games at your desk every day? The skill of taking two-hour lunch breaks and clocking out exactly at five?
Or maybe the skill of spending an entire day typing only the words Project Plan into an empty PowerPoint?
I wasnt speaking fast, but every word hit hard enough to make her flinch.
She opened her mouth but nothing came out. Then she shot a desperate look toward Cody.
His face showed that classic cant-believe-how-useless-you-are expression. Then he turned to me, his voice dropping low.
Phoebe! Watch your mouth. This is a company, not a fish market. You dont get to yell and scream here.
And dont think that just because you brought in a few projects in the past you can do whatever you want. Survival of the fittest. If someone better replaces you, accept it. Dont make a scene!
Everyone turned to look at me, all waiting to watch me embarrass myself over that 70,000 dollars bonus.
Seventy thousand?
I wouldnt even care if it were five million.
What I wanted wasnt money. I wanted fairness.
I didnt explode. I didnt argue. I just let out a cold, sarcastic laugh.
Fine. I accept it. A sales champion should indeed belong to someone more competent.
The moment I sat back down at my desk, HR sent out two notifications.
[Employee Phoebe Tuffield used company funds for extravagant meals, severely violating company regulations. Effective immediately, Ms. Tuffield is removed from the Sales Manager position and suspended for reflection.
[Intern Sadie Modie bravely defended the companys interests and has shown outstanding performance during her internship, creating huge profit for the company. Effective immediately, she is promoted to full-time and appointed as the new Sales Manager, taking over all of Ms. Tuffields projects.]
Right after that, Cody tagged me in the group chat.
[@Phoebewasteful and undisciplined. This months bonus will be deducted. Handwrite a 10,000?word reflection and post it here for everyone to learn from.]
Humiliating.
They stripped me of the sales title, took my bonus, turned me into the companys cautionary tale, and put me on display like a sacrificial lambusing my failure to boost their authority.
The group chat instantly went silent. Even the entire office felt frozen.
People were sneaking glances at mesome sympathetic, some angry on my behalf, some just enjoying the drama.
The message stayed pinned at the top, unmoving, like they were all waiting for me to lower myself in shame and admit fault.
Then Cody tagged me again.
[@Phoebe. Didnt you see it?]
I still didnt respond.
The man must have gone insane; he kept tagging me over and over.
Then Meg sent me a private message.
[Phoebe, stop being stubborn. Just give in a little. Your work is more important.]


I looked at Meg and forced a smile, the kind that squeezes tears out of your eyes.
My stiff fingers tapped on my phone as I typed back, my hands shaking.
[Got it, sir. Ill remember this lesson. I swear Ill never order a five-dollar dish again and waste company resources. Next company dinner, Ill just drink water and not touch a single dish.]
A message that looked like an apology dropped into the group chat like water into a pot of hot oil.
On the surface, it sounded obedient, but underneath, it was loud and clear: an employee completely disappointed in her company.
Right after sending it, I logged out of every company system.
Then I seriously reflected on my misconduct, just like they wanted.
Cody, who loved saying if youre not in that position, dont try to do that work, shoved me to a desk next to the restroom.
Every day, I had to endure coworkers walking pastsome looking down on me, others pitying me.
Meanwhile, Sadie smugly took over my workstation and started bossing the whole department around.
But my role? Not so easy to fill.
Every project had been handled personally by mefrom design to production. I knew every detail.
But Sadie? She didnt know a single thing. After just a few days, more than a dozen clients filed complaints, demanding that I take over again, or else theyd cancel their contracts.
The company was about to take a huge financial hit.
Finally, Cody couldnt stomach it anymore. He lowered himself and walked to my sad little desk.
Phoebe, these projects were originally yours. There are some technical issues now. Go coordinate and get the clients satisfied.
I lazily looked up at him, acting confused.
Sir, did you come to the wrong person? Im still suspended, remember?
He paused for a second, his voice going stiff.
Even if youre suspended, you still have to work. Its company policy. Youre responsible for your own projects.
I spread my hands.
But I already logged out of everything. I cant access any of the files.
His expression froze, his eyes filled with suppressed anger.
Suspension isnt termination! Whyd you log out? Re?apply for access right now.
I calmly looked at him.
Youre the one who said if youre not in the position, dont do the job. Im just following orders, sir.
His face twitched, but he held his temper.
Fine. Your suspension is lifted. Contact the clients immediately and make sure they dont pull out.
I smiled.
Sir, shouldnt you be asking your top sales performer for help? Im just a girl who uses her looks to get results, remember? I dont have that kind of skill.
His face turned the color of liverdark, angry, ugly.
Phoebe, coworkers joke around. You actually took that seriously?
I kept smiling, but the smile had shards of ice in it.
So when my Sales Champion title was revoked and I lost a 70,000?dollars bonusthat was a joke, too?
And me ordering a five-dollar dish being labeled as extravagant wastealso a joke?
Each word hit him like a slap.
His face went red, then white, then a sickly bluish-purple.
He stayed silent. I knew he was wrestling with himself. Admitting hed messed up just didnt fit a big boss like him.
Just then, Sadie came running over, excited.
Sir! CipherLux Innovations agreed to invest!
Cody instantly lit up, smiling like hed already won.
Great! Ah, Sadie, youre the companys lucky star! With their company backing us, clients will be begging to cooperate!
Then he shot me a vicious glare.
Ms. Tuffield, youre fired. Go process your termination right now.
I nodded calmly.
Sure. Ill need the company to pay the required compensation.
He exploded.
Compensation? After the damage you caused? Just waitour legal department will sue you!
Sadie shot me a hateful look.
Bitch, Ill make sure the whole industry blacklists you.


I smiled faintly. Alright. Ill wait.
Quietly, I packed up my things and walked out of the company Id fought for a whole year.
Every ounce of my passion and smarts had gone into this company. I didnt lean on connections or favors; I built it up on my own.
And this was what I got in return: fired. My heart felt like itd rolled over on an ice bladecold, sharp, and aching.
Colleagues came up one by one to see me out, muttering words of comfort.
Meg, tears in her eyes, said, Phoebe, youre amazing. Youll shine anywhere. Dont let what Sadie said get to you; youll find another job for sure.
I smiled but said nothing. Sadie? She wasnt capable of understanding.
Once outside, my phone buzzed. It was my uncle, who had been out of touch for half a month.
Phoebe, dear, Im signing the contract with your company next week. Ill be in Russia for inspections. Cant make it in person.
I frowned. Uncle I quit.
There was a pause on the other end. Trouble at work? Do you need me to step in?
No need. I want to go back to the company and take charge of this project.
I hung up and let a small smile curl on my lips.
No rush; this is just the opening act.
At the signing ceremony, my appearance left everyone at my old company stunned.
Especially Cody and Sadie. The way they looked at me was like they wanted to slice me with their eyes.
Sadie sneered. What are you doing here? Youve been fired. You have no right to be part of this signing!
I cast her side-eye. So just because Im not an employee of your company, I cant be here? Ever thought I might be on the other side of the tablerepresenting CipherLux Innovations?
She laughed, disgusted. Girl, dont be ridiculous. The head of CipherLux Innovations is my dad. I am the client here; I can sign on his behalf anytime!
Bold words, calling yourself the client. A cheap gold-digger like you isnt even worthy of cleaning for CipherLux Innovations!
Her words shot out, instantly drawing dozens of eyes.
Oh, shes Wesley Modines daughter! No wonder she carries herself like that.
She dares to offend Wesley Modines daughter? She must not want to survive in California.
Look at herdefinitely a little slut, probably a habitual flirt!
Not at all what Id expect from Mr. Modines daughter. Shes clearly a proper lady.
Sadie, used to being worshiped and admired wherever she went, was floating on a cloud from all the flattery.
But when she saw me smiling wider and wider, she snapped at the security guards.
Kick this trash out! Right now! We need to proceed with the signing!
A few guards moved toward me, but I stayed calm. Slowly, I pulled out a seal and raised it above my head.
Sadie how are you going to sign without this?
The room froze. All eyes locked on the seal in my hand.
Isnt that Mr. Modines personal crystal seal? Worth a fortune. Only he has it Hes never given it to anyone. How did she get it?
I walked past a stunned Sadie and straight up to the podium, grabbing the microphone.
Effective immediately, CipherLux Innovations will cancel the cooperation contract with Godlock Company.
Codys eyes narrowed to slits, glaring daggers at me in disbelief. Phoebe! Who the hell do you think you arerepresenting Wesley Modine?
I looked at him calmly. Didnt I just tell you? Im the client.
Sadies face went pale, disbelief written all over her. Phoebe how do you even have my dads seal? Who do you think you are, huh? On what authority are you making decisions for him?
I fixed her with a steady gaze, speaking slowly, each word deliberate.
Because hes my uncle.

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