lightest dissatisfaction, you would beat and kick me. Later, Grandma intervened, unable to watch you abuse me any longer. She took me away to the countryside to live with her, where we relied s
ed, but the confrontation stirred a
family of scholars, in stark contrast to Phy
driving her to place high expectations on her daughter. She subjected Madisyn
d Madisyn from Phyllis's rigorous demands, taking he
Phyllis didn't conta
at she brought Madisyn back, treat
ensifying. "Who would believe your story? I paid for your high tuition fees for un
mant about discr
disyn's reputation, any future difficulties sh
e would believe
tive parents tarnish thei
darkened with each passing
a young woman of integrity and kindness, s
would publicly dispa
f in Madisyn o
ced with the Chapmans, relieved only by the kindness Mad
uxurious life Madisyn should have led within her
n weighed heavi
from her, lest you invite trouble upon yourself
any longer, Elaine brushed Phyll
y?" Elaine's voice rose in fury. "You treat your child with nothing but cruelty and
aine's scolding, struggled
on darkened ominously, her
nk she was, talking to
so harshly after she returned to
place among the top ten
e's stance. "And who might you be, madam? You seem to be doing quite well
stled with anger. The implication that
ctly. It's not easy to amass wealth, and if you trus
rosty look, "You're mistaken. If there's any
ever brought to our family? Nothing! But Jenna-she's been with us just a few days and al
at Jenna with
been raised by a poor family, she was proficient
ohns
laboration with the Chapman fa
ver collaborate with you
en with envy. Once we secure a partnership with the Johns Group, we'll ascend into the top five powerh
's arm, urging, "Mom, let's no
Madisyn and Elaine before addressing the shop assistant with a sneer. "What's going on wi
n if Madisyn had secured a wealthy benefactor, it wouldn't matter
tion, responded cautiously, "Ma'am, these lad
Johns Group. Doesn't this mall belong to them? I'd prefer to shop wi
ided with Madisyn couldn't
as Madisyn's deceitful nature. However, Elaine's biting retort had pushed Phyllis t
ace contorted with con
t be out of
he stature of the woma
ine, displaying deep respect and
ce you desire to shop without disturbances, I suggest you le
bsurd!" Phyllis scoffed in disbel
"I'm sorry, ma'am, but you must leave no