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?”

Her eyes were dull, and her voice was soft as

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

I came to Amstern City is to bring Jenna home. She and I had some misunderstandings back then, and I worry that if I don’t explain things clearly,

heard Maestro Warner will be at the banquet too. He’s a world-class violinist.

clearly pleased by her

was to attend the banquet and then

was still delicate-too complicated to

of her, he turned and asked, “Victoria, what are your

had already guessed Richard’s intentions from what Rick

smiled. “I’ve only ever seen Cole as an older brother. There’s nothing romantic

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Jenna has had a tough time these past few years. Unlike you, she didn’t grow up in comfort. She’s had to fend

herself.

You’re her older sister. So if the two of you clash in

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you. I hope one day you’ll understand that it was because I expected

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had demanded