Chapter 217

Aveline lowered her gaze slightly, staying silent.

She had intended to give Hilda some money, but seeing her current attitude, she suddenly lost interest.

Perhaps, when Hilda founded the orphanage, she genuinely cared for the children, and Aveline even remembered feeling some warmth there as a child. But over time, entangled interests corrupted everything, and nothing remained pure.

Aveline pulled out a chair and sat down directly.

Hilda glared at her with disapproval.

Zachary quickly interjected, "Madam Hilda, Aveline doesn't have a job. How could she have that much money?"

Hilda scoffed disdainfully. "You've been in Cloudflare City for so many years and still don't have a job? Aveline, do you regret not listening to me back then? If you had followed my advice, you'd be a wealthy lady by now!"

Zachary shot Aveline an embarrassed glance, swiftly changing the subject. "Madam Hilda, what about the other children? Are they all in school?"

Hilda responded coldly, glancing at him. "Have you found a job? We're over budget this month; hurry up and bring back some money."

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weak and hollow.

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asked, "Are you planning to look for your

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