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?”

were

she minds her manners, bringing her back is no different than setting an extra place at the

composed-beautiful, emotionless-as if they were discussing a stranger. No

away from home for so long. I imagine she knows she was wrong.

she returns… she’ll cause you trouble.

shook her head gently. “Back then, I was too young… and far too impulsive. It was only an engagement. If she wants it… she can have it. Besides… that fiancé was hers to begin

were the one who grew up with

teacup down. “I’ve only ever seen Cole as an older brother.”

might be able to fool others.

broke through the usual chill in Scott’s eyes. “You were the one who

wanted to marry him.”

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

“Either way… Cole isn’t worthy

wasn’t just anyone. She was the undisputed number one socialite in the

of billionaires, heirs to empires. No matter where she