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