Jade’s lonely childhood was marked by her father’s absence and her mother’s endless pursuit of love, with each new partner rejecting Jade. Seeking escape, she moved far away for university, hoping to give her mom freedom. When her mother married Edward, he initially seemed kind, treating Jade like a daughter. But his behavior soon turned unsettling, with inappropriate social media comments escalating to an assault attempt, which her mother witnessed. Shockingly, her mom accused Jade of seduction and disowned her.
Penniless, Jade survived through grit, working at cosmetic stores, honing skills, and saving to launch her own business. Her determination built a thriving cosmetics empire. Years later, her mother reappeared, not to mend ties but to demand money for Edward, now jailed for fraud, claiming Jade’s success stemmed from being cast out. Heartbroken but resolute, Jade had security remove her mother. She still grapples with whether her mother ever loved her or simply feared loneliness, but Jade’s strength lies in forging her own path, proving her worth through resilience, not others’ approval.
