Side Chick Era... Over

Chapter 667

Johanna asked, “And compared to you?”

Victoria smiled. “Unless we compete, who can really say?”

Johanna couldn’t help glancing toward Sharon. Victoria had never been one to flatter others out of false modesty. For her to speak this way meant Sharon’s skill was likely not far below her own.

“Her mom was a renowned violinist,” Johanna remarked. “For Sharon to have such talent is only natural.”

At the mention of Sharon’s mother, Victoria’s smile faltered. Her father and three brothers had long concealed the truth about her mother’s death. Yet a few years back, her uncle had sought her out and handed her a letter her mother had left behind.

The memory tightened Victoria’s throat and weighed down her chest. Though she had never once met her mother, she knew the woman had sacrificed greatly for her. With her very life, her mother had carved out a future for Victoria. 1

She could not-would not-allow her to be disappointed.

On the other side, Kelly nearly gawked when she saw Thomas serving Sharon water with such attentive care.

She rubbed her eyes in disbelief. Was that really Thomas? The same volatile man who used to erupt at the slightest provocation, spitting threats of blood and death?

and Julliard were equally drawn to

line, a

shadow of

would have to be done in such a way

slid, subtle and sharp, toward Carter. Something sparked in his mind, and slowly, his lips curved

minutes, the day turned unnervingly dark, and heavy rain poured

guests quickly retreated

already returned there to rest. Aside from Theo and Julliard, she had little interest in facing anyone else.

in, she immediately noticed that Theo was

to Carter, she demanded, “Where’s

a rare day he set aside, Carter remained consumed by work-his phone buzzing without pause. Just as he hung up,

him too. His eyes

face was all bewilderment.

son. Instead of

pivoted toward the door. “No, I should have known better than to entrust him

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