The security team nodded and hurried off . Dad turned to the guests with an apologetic smile . " I'm so sorry , everyone . My daughter isn't feeling well tonight , so she won't be abl to meet you all . Hopefully next time we can properly introduce her . " He then stepped down from the stage with Charlotte trailing behind him . Down below , Marcus was already laying into me . " Sophia's got zero manners ! She's never learned how to act in public ! " Mom was just as pissed . " How can we trust her with any company responsibilities if she's this unreliable ? " Charlotte put on her fake concerned voice . " I'm sure Sophia was just nervous , but disappearing like that was really inappropriate ." Dad also nodded , looking genuinely disappointed . " Guess we're going to have to teach her some basic etiquette . Can't believe she'd get stage fright at such an important event . " Right then , security came back . " Mr. Sterling , we found her . " " Where is she ? " Dad's voice had an edge to it . " In ... in the bathroom , sir . " " What ?! " Dad looked completely baffled . " What the hell is she doing in there ? Take us there now . " The bathroom door had been locked from the outside , but they got it open easily enough . The first thing Mom said when she saw me in that janitor's uniform wasn't concern or worry - it was pure accusation . " Sophia ! Do you have any idea how much damage you've done to our company's reputation by pulling this stunt ? " Marcus jumped in too . " You're supposed to be a grown - up ! Why are you still causing drama ? Charlotte would never act like this ! " Even Dad was frowning at me . " What's going on here , sweetheart ? " I put on my most innocent face . " The door was locked from the outside . Obviously someone did this on purpose . Why are you all blaming me for something so obvious ? Are you trying to make me look bad ? " Everyone suddenly looked embarrassed as hell , and Dad tried to smooth things over . " We're just worried about you , honey . Don't take it the wrong way . Do you know who locked you in here ? " I let my eyes drift over to Charlotte . " Charlotte spilled her drink on my dress and offered to help me change . But then she disappeared , took my clothes and my phone , and locked me in here . I couldn't get out no matter what I tried . " " I thought maybe you all decided I'd be too embarrassing at the party , so you had Charlotte lock me up . If I'd known I was causing this much trouble , I would've crawled out the window . " Everyone's eyes immediately turned to Charlotte . " What's this about ? " Dad stared at Charlotte with a serious expression . " And didn't you just tell me you hadn't seen Sophia ? " 14:58 The Real Daughter's Comeback : Plaving Victim to Victory 33.39 Chapter 4 Charlotte visibly panicked for a second , but then the crocodile tears started flowing . " Sophia , I know you can't stand me , but you can't just frame me like this ! I had nothing to do with this ! " The moment Charlotte started crying , they all flipped sides again . Mom immediately came to her defense . " Charlotte never lies . She would never do something like this ! " Marcus joined in with his usual Charlotte worship . " Sophia , you can't just blame Charlotte to get out of trouble . That's seriously messed up ! " I was about to speak when Charlotte cut me off , really laying it on thick . " Sophia , I know you're jealous that I took your place and that everyone loves me , but you can't hurt the family like this just to get back at me ! " Dad's expression also darkened . " Sophia , you can't say things that hurt the family unity ! " I didn't answer directly . In my past life , I had no proof and couldn't defend myself against their favoritism toward Charlotte . But this time , I wasn't panicking . Instead , I pointed at the wall directly across from the bathroom entrance . ' If you don't believe me , just check the security cameras ! " 14:58