Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 398

Chapter 398

Sharon was quiet for a few seconds before answering, “Got it. I’m heading over now.”

Inside Jaron Studios, the air was heavy.

Wendy stood there, staring at the splattered paint on the walls and the shattered instruments. Her expression was dark, like a storm barely contained.

Casey, who had just finished her onboarding paperwork, looked equally unsettled.

Her voice was low, hesitant, laced with guilt and hesitation. “Maybe… maybe I should just find another job.”

She’d been rejected everywhere lately. Finding this job had felt like stumbling onto dry land after nearly drowning. If she lost this one… the only thing left would be playing piano at restaurants or lounges just to survive.

She’d almost given up. Almost. Then Sharon and Wendy had appeared like a last lifeline.

And now this.

Paint thrown across the walls. Equipment smashed beyond recognition.

just vandalism. It

thoughts drifted to her ex. He had no bottom line, no conscience. He was someone

“Let’s wait till Sharon gets here. This might not be about

hour later, Sharon

two floors?” she

doors, but nothing smashed inside. Only our floor…

was not a flicker of surprise, nor a hint of anger

she said, “they’re here for

her hands. “Sharon…

Wendy and I would’ve gotten calls first-warnings not to hire you. But this?

much

been here just

heavy-handed style? It

our

Sharon said coolly. “Because they still want the studio. If they

“What is wrong with Kelly? You’re divorced from Carter. Done. Over. And she’s still coming after us like she’s got nothing better to do. Is

they’re just desperate to make sure Carter never

to the security panel.