Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 515

After Old Mr. Stone publicly announced his decision to fully transfer power to Lambert, the third branch of the Stone family instantly became the most sought-after household.

Not only Hugh, but even Jolene found herself suddenly thrust into the spotlight.

This year, wives from other branches and distant relatives flocked to the main residence to offer congratulations. They eagerly invited Jolene to afternoon tea parties, flower-arranging gatherings, and other exclusive social events. Naturally, the attitudes of these high-society ladies and socialites toward Jolene had undergone a dramatic shift.

After all, once Lambert inherited the Stone family, her status would no longer be just that of an insignificant third daughter-in-law.

The other two branches couldn’t help but notice all this fawning.

Aster and Khloe both harbored resentment in their hearts, but neither dared to show it.

They feared that if Old Mr. Stone caught wind of their displeasure, he might grow even more disdainful of their families.

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This winter was unusually harsh, with heavy snowfall blanketing the estate multiple times, sending a bone-deep chill through everyone.

As usual, Jolene rose early to visit the matriarch’s main villa.

In ancient times, this would have been called "paying respects."

Even though it was now the 22nd century, in wealthy, aristocratic families like theirs, the rules were even more stringent than in antiquity.

Coincidentally, on her way there, Jolene ran into the last two people she wanted to see.

The moment Aster and Khloe spotted her, their eyes flickered with unreadable emotions. But they quickly masked their thoughts with warm smiles and greeted her cheerfully, "Sister-in-law, are you also going to see the old madam?"

Jolene nodded slightly. "Yes, sister-in-law."

Khloe smiled faintly. "In that case, let's go together. The old lady hasn't been well lately—it's best we visit more often."

Jolene murmured in agreement, "You're quite right."

After all these years in the Stone family, Jolene had grown accustomed to being invisible. Now, suddenly thrust into the spotlight like some zoo exhibit, she felt uneasy and flustered. She wasn't born into privilege—just an ordinary woman before marriage. Even now, elevated by her son's status, she carried no airs of superiority.

If anything, the sudden attention overwhelmed her.

Given the choice, she'd have preferred the old days of being overlooked—it was more comfortable. But that wasn't an option anymore.

Not that she blamed Lambert. As a mother, she was proud. But her upbringing hadn't prepared her for navigating high society's intricacies, let alone facing these formidable sisters-in-law.

At least, as the future patriarch's mother, Khloe and Aster dared not cross her openly.

Still, their presence made her skin crawl.

Aster and Khloe had always despised Jolene’s background and meekness. Seeing her timid demeanor now only deepened their resentment. *Why couldn’t fate have favored our sons instead of letting this country bumpkin’s child become heir?*

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