Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 382

Chapter 382

Victoria’s lips curved with the faintest trace of a smile.

Her outfit was understated but refined. A crisp white blouse, perfectly tailored, paired with a dark, flowing skirt. Her long hair was swept casually into a loose knot, a few strands falling gently around her ears, adding an air of effortless ease.

Every movement she made carried the kind of grace that was neither deliberate nor accidental — an elegance born from quiet

confidence.

Scott replied, “Dad’s heard about her. Sounds like he’s seriously considering bringing Jenna back to the family. One way or another, she’s managed to catch his attention.”

Lately, Sharon’s name had become impossible to ignore in Zachemaine. Her rise was so sudden, so blinding, that even the Kalen family, far away in Marcentine, couldn’t help but hear whispers of her.

Victoria asked, “What about Rick and Silas? What do they think?”

and Silas were her other

her manners, bringing her back is no different than setting an extra place at the table. But… judging by her last little performance, I doubt she’s

emotionless-as if they were discussing a stranger. No anger. No sarcasm. Only an

for so long. I imagine she knows she was

she’ll cause you

and far too impulsive. It was only an engagement. If she wants it…

brow knitted tighter. “But you were the one who grew up with Cole. You’re the one he’s always cared

her teacup down. “I’ve only ever seen Cole

to fool others. But you

usual chill in Scott’s eyes. “You were the one who wouldn’t stop saying as a kid

wanted to marry him.”

helpless smile tugged at Victoria’s lips. “Scott… that was childish

didn’t press further. “Either way… Cole isn’t

the undisputed number one socialite in the

to marry her-sons of billionaires, heirs to empires. No matter where