The Blossom from the Darkest Soil

At the twins' birth an expert declares one lucky and the other cursed, predicting the lucky child will be top scholar in eighteen years. Grandmother, valuing boys, is convinced elder brother Joel is the chosen one and attempts to kill newborn Zoe. Maid Ivy Lake rescues Zoe, who is then hidden and raised as a servant in her own home while Joel grows as heir. Years later both make three wishes and the Smiths become Halton's richest family. Faith in Joel stiffens and Zoe endures worsening humiliation—until the scholar's plaque arrives. In a final shock, the 'cursed' Zoe is revealed as the true top scholar, forcing the family to face the cost of their cruelty.