Side Chick Era... Over

Chapter 881

Sharon continued sharing her analysis.

“Victoria grew up in the Kalen household as the acknowledged daughter of a prestigious family, while I was only brought back later. Naturally, no one would ever believe Victoria is the illegitimate one. Between us, I’m the far likelier target.

“And those three girls weren’t just hurling random insults. They were certain of it-calling me a mistress’s daughter, accusing me of spreading rumors just to force my way back into the Kalen family.”

If the Kalen family themselves had leaked the news, they wouldn’t have gone to such deliberate lengths to frame her. After all, she was meant to return to the family. Richard still wore the mask of a benevolent father, showing no sign of wanting to tear things apart with her.

Besides, she still held those frozen original shares in her hands. If the Kalen family wanted to stir speculation, they could have done so with a vague, ambiguous hint-no need to plant such harmful, one-sided accusations that would damage them as well.

Wendy frowned, considering. “If it wasn’t the Kalen family, then who? Victoria herself? Or the Malcolm family?”

Sharon shook her head. “Unlikely Victoria. Victoria doesn’t need to lift a finger. The Kalen family will go to any lengths to scrub her spotless, no matter the stain. If others are willing to do the dirty work on her behalf, why would she risk acting herself?

It’s possible, but both Lex and Cole follow Victoria’s lead without question. Without her instruction, they’d never dare act on their

Lex and Damien, it made little sense that the Malcolm family had kept quiet before, only to suddenly unleash this

thought struck Wendy. “Sharon, could it be because Victoria was injured this time? Maybe Lex and Cole want revenge for

head again. “No. I already handed Kelly’s evidence to the Kalen family. Lex would know the truth. Victoria isn’t foolish enough to deliberately mislead

could it be? Who still holds a grudge against us?

gaze drifted toward the distance. “Don’t worry. Sooner

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the shadows while we stand in the open. Without a clear target, we can’t even begin to strike back. Lex and Cole may well be waiting for us to exhaust ourselves against an unseen enemy. Better to watch and see what they’re

footsteps

hurried over. “Sharon,

small smile. “I’m fine. Thank you for

her avoid confrontation. She simply didn’t want to hand her enemies any leverage.

move.