Chapter 4 - The Sabotage
Two weeks after the studio opening, Chloe had visited Mira’s office unannounced, pretending she wanted to celebrate her sister's new venture.
While Mira was downstairs picking up coffee, Chloe had opened Mira’s primary workstation and downloaded her entire proprietary blueprint database for a high-profile luxury residential project in Colorado.
Three days later, Chloe submitted those exact same blueprints to an international design firm under her own name, claiming she was the sole architect.
When Mira discovered the theft and confronted Chloe at a family Sunday dinner, her parents had immediately taken Chloe’s side.
"Mira, don't be so dramatic!" her mother had snapped, placing a protective arm around Chloe. "Chloe is trying to start her career. She’s your sister! You should be happy to share your work with her!"
"She stole my entire project, Mom!" Mira had said, her voice shaking with outrage. "That project is worth two million dollars!"
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"You can always make more designs, Mira," her father had said coldly, setting his fork down. "If you try to report Chloe or ruin her reputation, we will disown you from this family. Chloe's happiness comes first."
👉 How did Mira manage to rebuild her life after her family cut her off entirely?
