The fake Carrie remarked, “This money is easy to make. Next time you cause trouble for your eldest sister, I’ll irritate her again and get her to slap me twice. I can make some extra money that way.”
Carrie laughed, “It’s only a few thousand dollars. It’s worth it for you to do this.”
“Miss Newman, you were born into a wealthy family and have always had everything you wanted. You’ve never had to worry about food or clothing, and you’ve always had endless money. You can’t understand the struggles of ordinary people like me. Your family has assets over 10 billion. What does 10 billion mean to the poor? My family can’t even come up with 500,000.
My brother wants to get married, and my sister-in-law demands a house, a car, the three golds, and a dowry. My brother has been working for nearly ten years, and his savings aren’t enough to cover the down payment. We’ve had to use up all my parents’ savings, and even my savings are gone.
I paid the down payment for the wedding house, bought a car, and borrowed money for the dowry.”
The stand-in paused and continued, “Ordinary people can remain poor for several years after getting married. My sister-in-law has been married for several years and has two children. She and my brother are still working hard to pay off debts, the mortgage, car loan, and other loans. Isn’t it ironic?
It would’ve been better if they had made fewer demands initially, got married, and worked hard together. Then they wouldn’t be struggling to pay off debts now. My family does have a house; it’s just a bit old and small. It’s not impossible to live in if we squeeze in. You won’t have this kind of difficulty.”
Carrie, feeling superior after the comparison, said, “That’s right, I’ve never worried about money.”
Even at her poorest, someone gave her money to spend. It was just a small price to pay.
“Okay, apply some ice to your face. I’ll go upstairs to change clothes, go shopping, and get some beauty and hair treatments.”
She wanted to spend money!
The money Mr. Labbe gave her monthly for keeping her, along with occasional gifts, was more than many people could earn in a lifetime.
Thinking of this, Carrie felt superior again.
Even if she was just Mr. Labbe’s mistress, it wasn’t something just anyone could become.
The stand-in was really envious.
Watching Carrie’s back as she went upstairs, she murmured enviously, “When will I live a life where I have money to spend as I please?”
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What happened to chapters 4217,4217,4218, 4219, and 4220? They weren't here. It went from 4216 to 4221....
Chapters between 4214nand 4220 are missing...
Why did the chapters jump from 4214 to 4221? Where is the storyline in between? Is anyone else missing these 6 chapters?...
Please is the novel worth it?...
Hey.. kindly upload the new chapters. Its been 3 days...
Can you pls update,it's been 3 days now.Some of us are ffg back to back...
Next update please...
Nice story...
எனக்கு இந்த எழுத்தாளரின் கதை சொல்லும் விதம் மிகவும் பிடித்திருக்கிறது. தமிழ் பண்பாட்டோடு மிகவும் ஒத்திருக்கிறது. ❤️...
I like the fact that no longer how long a setting is dwelt on,still no character is forgotten in other plot and that there is closure on all the characters.Yes, a bit of inconsistencies but all in all, enthralling....