Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 958

A flicker of resistance flashed across Nyla’s face, but it quickly faded. She obediently handed over her freshly earned paycheck to Camilla, who grinned as she began counting.

Once she finished, her eyes lit up with delight, “100 grand? Nyla, does Moonlit Apothecary really pay you this much?”

Nyla lowered her voice. “Dr. Lloyd gave it to me. He’s a really kind person… he takes good care of me.”

Camilla turned to Andrew, eyeing him with uncertainty. Before stepping inside, she had spoken poorly of Moonlit Apothecary, though it had only been out of jealousy.

In reality, Moonlit Apothecary was one of the most well–known establishments in Jayrodale, with a miracle doctor treating patients. Wealthy and powerful families flocked here in droves.

Camilla’s expression quickly shifted as she put on a flattering smile. “You must be the owner of Moonlit Apothecary. Nyla works under you, so feel free to use her however you see fit–hard labor, long hours, whatever.”

She chuckled, her voice syrupy sweet. “Just as long as you keep being generous and paying her well every month, Dr. Lloyd!”

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indifferent. “The Goth family is a well–established name in Jayrodale. Are you saying you’re short on

huff. “Of course not! The Goth family is wealthy! But Nyla is just a useless burden. She’s going to get married

gifts and any other

had experienced firsthand what it was like to be treated as a

a cold laugh, she snapped, “If she’s expected to earn her own wedding gifts, then shouldn’t

sharp words sparked a heated

completely unfazed, said matter–of–factly, “I’m her stepmother. She’s still young and irresponsible. If she has money in her hands, she’ll just waste it on food and nonsense! I’m only doing this for her own good. I won’t

end, they treat their kids like cash cows. They claim they’re ‘holding onto it‘ for them, but when the time

say? You think I’m after Nyla’s tiny paycheck? Let me tell you something–I’m the lady of

A measly 100 grand is nothing–it wouldn’t even buy me a

arrogantly, throwing Francesca

snapped. This woman was the textbook definition of an evil stepmother. The way she greedily

two–faced–acting like she was ‘helping‘ Nyla when all she was doing was