The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 97

Chapter 97 Someone Familiar To Me

Jolene's expression warmed into a smile at Karina's comment. "It seems like everyone has changed with time, yet you've remained as you were."

Karina quirked an eyebrow, her eyes playfully scanning Jolene. "So, have I really been stationary all this time?" she teased, noting Jolene's voluptuous figure. "You've undergone quite the transformation."

With a flirtatious smirk, Jolene leaned in, a cigarette dangling from her fingers. "Care for a feel?"

"Jolene, can't you show a little restraint?" Karina said softly, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.

Observing their playful exchange, Corrine seized a pause to ask, "Jolene, do you plan on leaving after your visit?"

"I'm unsure," Jolene said, snuffing out her cigarette in the ashtray. "I'm just taking things as they come."

During their conversation, Natasha walked in, acknowledging Karina and Jolene with a nod before addressing Corrine. "The issue trending earlier has been resolved."

Acknowledging Natasha, Corrine then turned to Jolene. "Ready to go take some promotional shots in the studio?"

Jolene responded, rising to

Karina found a moment to excuse herself upon Waldo's

greeted him, offering a glass of water. "What brings you

on the couch and explained, “Jayden

check on you. I was nearby and decided to drop

lingered on Corrine. "Are you

you," she answered, finding a

eyes lingering on the cigarette butts in the ashtray. A flicker of something dark crossed his gaze as he tightened his grip on the glass and asked casually, "When did Karina

it wasn't Karina; it was

with the edge of his glass, a subtle smile emerging.

recall Jolene

name. A subtle smile lit up Waldo's eyes as he

look, Corrine added, "I could use some help securing

a vacant one I own close by. I'll

quickly, and Waldo excused himself

80th birthday finally came after a hectic