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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?”

Silas were her other

back is no different than setting an extra place at the table. But… judging by her last little performance, I

remained perfectly composed-beautiful, emotionless-as if they were discussing a stranger. No anger. No sarcasm. Only an endless,

“She’s been away from home for so long. I imagine she knows she was wrong. No matter what, she’s still Dad’s concern. Let’s bring her

“But if she returns… she’ll cause you trouble. She always

It was only an engagement.

were the one who grew up with Cole. You’re the one he’s always

set her teacup down. “I’ve only ever seen Cole as an older

be able to fool others. But you can’t fool

“You were the one who wouldn’t stop saying as a

wanted to marry him.”

Victoria’s lips. “Scott…

“Either way… Cole isn’t

just anyone. She was the undisputed number one socialite in the upper circles. Beautiful, brilliant, flawless. A living embodiment of

to empires. No