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 follow

moment to excuse herself

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

the couch and explained, “Jayden was

check on you. I was nearby and decided

lingered on Corrine. "Are you feeling

you," she answered, finding

a sip from his glass, his eyes lingering on the cigarette butts in the ashtray. A flicker of something dark

Karina; it was a different friend," Corrine

of his glass, a

might recall

the name. A subtle smile lit up

Corrine added, "I could use some help securing an apartment

tough. There's a vacant one I own

and Waldo

celebration of Farris' 80th birthday finally came after a hectic