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!”
Andrew remained indifferent. “The Goth family is a well-established name in Jayrodale. Are you saying you’re short on money?”
Camilla let out a huff. “Of course not! The Goth family is wealthy! But Nyla is just a useless burden. She’s going to get married off eventually!
“Now that I’m pregnant, my son will inherit the Goth family. As for Nyla’s wedding gifts and any other expenses, she’ll have to earn those herself. She shouldn’t expect a single cent from us.”
Francesca’s irritation deepened. As a woman, she had experienced firsthand what it was like to be treated as a financial burden by her own family, and the outdated mindset disgusted her.
With a 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 to you?”
Her sharp words sparked a heated argument between her and Camilla.
Camilla, 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 spend a dime of her money—just keeping it safe until she gets married.”
Francesca scoffed. “That’s 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 back!”
Camilla’s expression darkened as she snapped, “What are you trying to say? You think I’m after Nyla’s tiny paycheck? Let me tell you something—I’m the lady of the Goth family! Do you really think I need her money?
“I spend tens, even hundreds of thousands every time I go shopping! A measly 100 grand is nothing—it wouldn’t even buy me a decent handbag!”
She tilted her chin up arrogantly, throwing Francesca a condescending glance.
Francesca’s patience finally snapped. This woman was the textbook definition of an evil stepmother. The way she greedily counted the money earlier made it obvious she was lying through her teeth.
Not only was Camilla shameless, but she was also disgustingly two-faced—acting like she was ‘helping‘ Nyla when all she was doing was stealing from her.
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Nyla had worked hard as a nurse at Jayrodale General Hospital before joining Moonlit Apothecary. There was no way Francesca would let someone like Camilla bully her.
She crossed her arms and smirked coldly. “Since 100 grand means nothing to you, why don’t you just give it back to Nyla?”
Camilla’s face turned stormy. “How we handle money in the Goth family is none of your business! I am still technically her mother! Are you saying I don’t have the right to manage her finances?”
Francesca clenched her teeth, ready to fire back, but Nyla lowered her head and murmured softly, “Dr. Aicker, just let it go.”
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