Chapter 199

"It's not just me saying this; it's the truth! I've heard it. Nina became a secretary even before she graduated. Opportunity favors those who are near, how could she not marry into a wealthy family? She's just clever, unlike you all. What can Sue do now? She doesn't even have a job, and her reputation is so bad. What kind of future can she have?" Lily's mother's words were sharp and hurtful to Sue.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at her grandmother. "Grandma, am I still your granddaughter? How can you say I'm not as good as Nina!"

With that, Sue ran out crying.

Lily was worried and called after her, "Sue, Sue!"

Then she turned to her mother. "Mom, how could you say such things in front of Sue? Are you trying to make our lives miserable?"

"I said that to motivate you. Some things need to be fought for. As long as life is good, anything goes!" Lily's mother sipped her tea, utterly unconcerned about Sue's well-being.

Sue ran to the edge of a small river, grabbed a stone,