Side Chick Era... Over

Chapter 485

Before Madeline could say any more, Carter cut her off coldly, “Mom, what are you even talking about?”

Madeline was clearly displeased. “Am I wrong? Ever since the divorce, has she visited Theo even once?”

Carter’s handsome face darkened. “No matter what happens between us, Sharon is and always will be Theo’s mother. That won’t change.”

Madeline opened her mouth to argue again, but Denise stepped in at just the right moment.

“Mom, let’s not talk about this now. Uriah’s banquet is more important.”

With that, Madeline gave a sharp snort but said nothing more.

A low-profile luxury van sped smoothly down the road. Inside, three members of the Kalen family sat quietly.

“There was an urgent matter at the company,” Rick said. “Scott and Silas can’t make it to the banquet for now. They’ll be waiting at home for Jenna to return.”

Richard nodded. He’d heard something had gone wrong at their respective companies and didn’t ask further. Instead, he turned to Victoria, concern softening his expression.

“Victoria, are you feeling alright?”

features. Her eyes were dull, and her voice was soft as she shook her head.

“Since you’ve got a competition coming up, focus on that. Your brother and I can represent the family at

I had some misunderstandings back then, and I worry that if I don’t explain things clearly, she’ll still

will be at the banquet too. He’s a world-class violinist. I’d love the

nodded slowly, clearly pleased by

was to attend the banquet and then

current identity was still delicate-too complicated to

turned and asked, “Victoria, what are

Richard’s intentions

seen Cole as an older brother.

was satisfied with her sense of

years. Unlike

herself.

of you clash in the future, I hope you’ll be the

then continued with quiet

Jenna are different. I’ve always been stricter with you. I hope one day you’ll understand that it was because I expected more from

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had demanded perfection