Chapter 72
Nola frowned slightly, feigning confusion as she looked at Lelia. “What are you talking about?”
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“I am not talking nonsense! Nola, your father raised you. He let you go to such a good school and do what you want. How can you be ungrateful? Now you don’t even want your father?” Lelia said.
Lelia described Nola as an unfilial daughter. When everyone saw her costly clothes, they somewhat believed what she said and began to point fingers at her.
That way, Nola would not be able to explain it clearly. Lelia wanted to see how Nola would handle it today.
Just when everyone suspected that Nola was the heartless daughter, Nola suddenly burst into tears.
“Lelia, how can you say that? Even if I’m not your biological daughter, you can’t do this to me! I’ve already given you all my savings. I can’t afford anything you want. Even I rented this dress for today’s second round of exams. Don’t force me anymore. I really can’t do anything against my conscience.”
“Nola, what are you talking about?”
Nola didn’t answer. As far as acting was concerned, she was the best. Now it was Nola’s turn to hold Lelia’s hand. She looked hurt and burst into tears.
“You don’t like my mother, and you don’t like me. But my mother married my father first. Even though they got divorced, I can’t just leave my mother alone. I can hardly afford my mother’s medical expenses. Don’t force me anymore. I won’t do these things against my conscience.”
Everyone suddenly realized that this woman was a stepmother. No wonder they don’t look alike.
“What did I ask you to do?”
“I really have no money. I can’t give you the only money I have to pay for your plastic surgery. You didn’t like me since I was a child. I just hope that you can be fair to me. I don’t want to be treated like my sister. At least don’t force me anymore.”
After hearing Nola’s words, everyone understood.
It turned out that this rich lady was a vicious stepmother.
In the minds of normal people, stepmothers could not be good to other people’s children. Seeing Nola crying so sadly, the discussion became louder and louder, and some even accused Lelia directly.
“Why do you still need cosmetic injections at your age? You’re going to get old sooner or later. Aren’t you afraid of retribution in the future for treating your child like this? Look how you bullied her.”
“I… It’s not like that. Don’t believe her.” Lelia explained.
“Lelia, if I get the job, I’ll give you money next month. I really can’t afford it this month. If you force me like this, I can’t live anymore.”
“Look what you did to her!” Most of the people in the café were from the Grayson Group. Some had seen Nola before and knew she was here to take the recruitment test.
“It is not easy for young people to work these days. As a stepmother, it’s better to have a conscience. An evil person like you will be punished sooner or later.”
“This… this is not what you think. Don’t let her fool you.” Lelia said.
“Look at the way you’re dressed. I can tell you’re a woman who only knows how to squander money. Auntie, don’t you have a
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guilty conscience when you do that? Young people have a hard time these days. You’ve gone too far. Even if she wasn’t your biological daughter, can’t you abuse her?”
The criticism grew louder. “The young people were already under a lot of pressure when they went to work every day. From Nola’s appearance, they could tell that she was a well–behaved girl. It was obvious that her stepmother was bullying her.
“That’s right. I saw you sitting in an expensive car when I came in. I can’t believe you don’t have any money. You have zero idea about how hard it is for young people. Get out of here!”
These people spoke up for Nola one after the other. Lelia could not defend herself. No matter what she said, these people did not want to believe it.
Lelia was annoyed. And she knew that Nola wouldn’t give in, and it was inappropriate for her to lose her temper in front of so many people. She could only suffer this in silence.
She hadn’t expected to fall into the hands of this little girl today, which made Lelia very angry.
“Nola, well done.” Lelia was about to leave with an ugly face, but a man stopped her.
“Since you’re so rich, at least pay the bill before you leave.”
Others also echoed. Lelia could only put the money on the table and leave angrily.
After Lelia left, the crowd in the café dispersed. There were many people there to stand up for her, most of them employees of the Grayson Group. Seeing Lelia in pain made Nola happy from the bottom of her heart. Although people had some differences in their understanding and facts, she felt that she was not lying.
Lelia had always treated her harshly. Over the years, she had done so many bad things, so it was reasonable for her to suffer today.
With that in mind, she left the café with a clear conscience.
As Nola walked to the door, a slightly familiar voice came from behind her. “That scene was wonderful. Does Elvis know about this?”
Nola turned and saw Justus. It seemed that he had come out of a café.
So, he saw everything that happened just now?
“Hmm?” Nola looked at him, not sure if he meant well or ill. Obviously, he had just watched the show in secret.
“The Grant family seems to be more complicated than I thought. Does Elvis know about this?”
Nola laughed and said, “From what you know of Myles, do you think he would marry a woman he knows nothing about?”
Her rhetorical question was the best answer. Justus thought she would be a little embarrassed if he saw this, but the person before him was still self–righteous and felt no guilt at all.
“As you can see, the Grant family is like this. And I am the most unwelcome one.” Nola said.
“I thought you would cover up these things.”
“Why should I cover up?” Nola didn’t understand Justus‘ thoughts. “I’m sincere, and I haven’t stolen or robbed, let alone lied. I have nothing to hide.”
Justus raised his eyebrows slightly and felt that Nola’s words were more interesting than the others.
“Shouldn’t you be maintaining a perfect image in front of Myles and me?” Justus asked.
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“That’s a lie!” Nola replied.
This was the first time Justus had seen a real person who could be so frank. They had seen all kinds of people, and each of them could disguise themselves. In contrast, Nola’s honesty was more precious.
“After a long time, everyone will know the truth. Since the results are the same, why should I hide the truth? Why should I do this to you?”
“Elvis said you were very different. I agree with him now. I also think that not everyone is qualified to be Elvis’s wife.” Justus said as he looked her up and down. Nola met his gaze calmly.
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