Side Chick Era... Over

Chapter 866

Everyone present had heard whispers about the Walton family’s way of doing things.

Johanna’s methods were ruthless, but she lived by a simple creed: if others didn’t cross her, she wouldn’t cross them. Beneath that hardness, she was loyal, deeply emotional, and valued righteousness.

The reason she and Victoria had become close friends stemmed from a single incident-when Victoria once stepped in to defend her. From that moment on, Johanna had never forgotten the kindness.

Whenever Victoria encountered trouble, Johanna would solve it if she could. If she couldn’t, she would turn to her elder brother, Jamie.

Johanna and Jamie had relied on each other since childhood, and he valued this younger sister above all else. That he had later fallen hopelessly for Victoria owed much to Johanna’s influence.

One could say Johanna was Victoria’s sharp blade. Everyone present knew it. And Johanna herself was well aware.

But she didn’t mind. Every relationship had to be built on mutual benefit.

She was Victoria’s blade, while Victoria was her strategist.

With Victoria’s guidance over the years, Johanna had established herself firmly within the Walton family. She was no longer the pitiful girl who once cowered behind her brother’s shadow, forced to live at the mercy of others.

and couldn’t protect her every moment. And the Walton family was a family that devoured its own. In the past, Johanna had nearly

Victoria, that never happened again. She carved out

sustain relationships. Real bonds came from the

Johanna had

Victoria, but neither was she a fool. Victoria would never waste time on someone

Victoria. Though in her mind, letting Sharon take the blame for tonight’s incident would have

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Victoria and Johanna’s words, the expressions on Richard and Rick’s faces eased noticeably. They, at least, wanted to avoid siblings turning against one

He believed Johanna was only

was wheeled into her hospital room. Lex had already begun

inside, Richard turned to Johanna, Thomas, and the

family has matters to discuss privately. I hope

Lex, and Cole took

the door shut,

to the Kalen family is ready. Your brothers and I have made all the arrangements. I want to host a grand party to formally announce your