Chapter: 430

Kaitlin advised sharply.

Her words struck a chord, silencing Lilliana just as she opened her mouth to respond.

Lilliana's face reddened with anger. She clenched her teeth in frustration but chose not to argue with Kaitlin.

After a brief, stunned silence, Lilliana's eyes brimmed with tears, and she began to cry.

"Miss Gilbert, I know you've never liked me, but the past is behind us. Why can't you let it go? The plagiarism accusations were unfounded and you falsely accused me. I didn't do it. Now that I have another chance, why can't you just let me move on?" she pleaded.