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?"

responded, rising

a moment to excuse herself upon

him, offering a glass of water. "What brings

on the couch and explained, “Jayden was busy,

I was nearby and decided

lingered on Corrine. "Are you feeling alright

thank you," she

the cigarette butts in the ashtray. A flicker of something dark crossed his gaze as he

Karina; it was a different friend,"

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

might recall Jolene

the name. A subtle smile lit

"I could

isn't too tough. There's a vacant one I own close

conversation wrapped up quickly, and Waldo excused

long-awaited celebration of Farris' 80th birthday finally came