Chapter 11

Madisyn, her face set in a mask of icy detachment, responded without a hint of warmth, “My affairs are no longer your concern.

Madisyn’s view of the Chapman family had crystallized in that moment, reflecting years of unreciprocated loyalty.

She had elevated their modest enterprise to a publicly traded powerhouse, believing she had repaid the debt of gratitude for raising her.

Yet, the Chapmans were unaware of her help.

Phyllis stared at Madisyn with disdain, her words laced with venom.

“Who says your affairs don’t concern us? If people hear that you’re sleeping around for money, our family’s reputation will be tarnished! I suggest you reconsider your choices.

Leave this place immediately and return to your humble roots!”

Elaine’s expression turned stern as she absorbed the harshness of Phyllis’s words.

The family she had envisioned as part of Madisyn’s past was far from the reality presented before her.

They treated Madisyn not with familial concern, but with outright hostility.

“Excuse me, I gather this young woman was once a daughter to you, but why are you treating her like this now?” Elaine interjected, unable to hold back her dismay.

audience now present, Phyllis exhaled deeply, her

she was a daughter

caution you, madam, not to be

and even stolen money

She’s a disgrace!”

me no choice but to distance her from our family, despite the years we

that no wealthy lady would think well of

she even dabbed at her eyes, simulating tears to underscore

Madisyn’s expression hardened, a

realized Phyllis

that so?” Madisyn retorted with a measured

“Mrs.

let’s not

have been extremely harsh on me since

slightest dissatisfaction, you would beat

intervened, unable to watch

the countryside to live with her, where we relied solely on

passed that I returned

even financed

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