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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name in Jayrodale. Are you saying you’re

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

my son will inherit the Goth family. As for Nyla’s wedding gifts and any other

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

cold laugh, she snapped, “If she’s expected to earn her own wedding gifts, then shouldn’t she be allowed to keep her paycheck instead of handing it all over

sparked a heated argument between her and

it on food and nonsense! I’m only doing this for her own good. I won’t spend a dime of her money–just keeping it safe until she gets married.”

what a lot of parents say, but in the end, they treat their kids like cash cows. They claim they’re ‘holding onto it‘ for them, but when the time comes, they pocket every cent and give nothing

“What are you trying to say? You think I’m after Nyla’s tiny paycheck? Let

time I go shopping! A measly 100 grand is nothing–it wouldn’t even buy me a decent handbag!”

arrogantly,

definition of an evil stepmother. The way she greedily counted the money earlier made it obvious she was lying through her

disgustingly two–faced–acting like she was ‘helping‘ Nyla when all she was doing was stealing from her.