Chapter 3 Charlotte had originally been my stand - in , and even though she was a year younger than me , our birthdays were super close - hers was literally the day before mine . To celebrate me coming home , the Sterlings decided to throw me a birthday party . Except here's the kicker - they scheduled MY party for HER birthday . In my past life , Charlotte made sure I couldn't even attend by locking me in a bathroom . So the family thought I was throwing some kind of tantrum about the birthday thing and decided I was just petty and embarrassing . So they gave Charlotte all the company shares that were supposed to be mine . Now , Dad was asking me the same question he had before : " Look , I know moving your birthday up isn't exactly fair , but earlier is better than later , right ? Can you let Charlotte have this one ? Next year we'll do separate parties . " Before I could even answer , Charlotte started her whole routine again . " If Sophia doesn't want to share , I can celebrate on her day instead . I really don't mind ... " And then came the sniffling and the trembling lip . Marcus made this annoyed clicking sound . " Sophia , it's literally one day earlier . Can you please stop making everything so difficult for Charlotte ? " I ignored Marcus completely and tilted my head at Dad with this innocent look . 'I never said I disagreed . I mean , no one's ever thrown me a birthday party before anyway . I'm used to it . " Seeing me say so , Marcus looked like he wanted to crawl under a rock . Dad forthwith shot him a death glare . " Shut it , Marcus ! " Then Dad turned to Charlotte . ' Charlotte , honey , we're doing it on Sophia's day this time . Two parties back - to - back would be way too much . " Charlotte nodded sadly , her eyes getting all watery . " Okay ... I understand . " Good . " Dad's tone made it clear the discussion was over . " Since Charlotte's being so sweet about it , that's settled . Everyone go get ' eady , " As everyone scattered to prepare , Charlotte stayed behind , and her expression went ice cold the second we were alone . ' Don't get too cocky , Sophia . This isn't over ! " A few days later , the party was in full swing , though guests were still arriving . Charlotte suddenly appeared next to me with this fake bright smile , then " accidentally " tripped over her own feet and spilled her drink all over my dress . ' Oh my God , Sophia ! I'm so sorry ! Here , let me take you to the bathroom so you can change ! " 14:57 The Real Daughter's Comeback : Playing Victim to Victory 22.29 Chapter 3 I didn't show even a hint of suspicion - just smiled and nodded . " Sure ! " As I walked into the bathroom with the outfit she'd " helpfully " brought me , Charlotte smirked behind my back . " Ha , What an idiot ! " While I was changing , I heard this loud clang and suddenly the door wouldn't budge . The dress I'd been wearing was gone too . ' Charlotte ? " I tentatively called out . Nothing . opened up the outfit she'd given me . It was a janitor's uniform . Even if I made it out of here , I'd be completely humiliated . Meanwhile , all the guests had arrived and Dad grabbed the mic . ' Ladies and gentlemen , welcome to my daughter's birthday party ! Tonight we're celebrating not just Charlotte's birthday , but also my ong - lost daughter Sophia's birthday ! " The crowd soon went wild . ' Sterling has another daughter ? How come we've never heard of her ? " ' Didn't you hear ? Long - lost daughter ! That means the other one isn't really his . " ' Ah , interesting . Guess we better get introduced to the real heiress then . " As Dad finished speaking , thunderous applause erupted from the crowd . Charlotte stepped onto the stage with all eyes on her , but I was still nowhere to be found . Gradually , the guests started murmuring . " Where's Sterling's real daughter ? " ' I heard the girl they found was literally living in the streets , eating garbage ! " " No wonder she's not coming up - probably never seen a crowd this fancy before ! " Dad was starting to look seriously uncomfortable . He leaned over to Charlotte and whispered , " Where's your sister ? " Charlotte still put on her most innocent face . " I haven't seen Sophia anywhere . " Dad's jaw tightened , and he immediately signaled to his security team . " Find Sophia and bring her here . Now ! " 14:57