The goal of this story was to make Cruella a more sympathetic character, but I feel like it really just highlighted her privilege and all the chances the people in her life gave her to change and grow up a little. Her mother was quite a piece of work, and I can see how that had some very major effects on her personality and need to be loved. Much ado was made about a certain piece of jewelry, and I *think* I have a clue how it may tie in, but we'll see if it comes up in later stories.