Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 382

Chapter 382

Victoria’s lips curved with the faintest trace of a smile.

Her outfit was understated but refined. A crisp white blouse, perfectly tailored, paired with a dark, flowing skirt. Her long hair was swept casually into a loose knot, a few strands falling gently around her ears, adding an air of effortless ease.

Every movement she made carried the kind of grace that was neither deliberate nor accidental — an elegance born from quiet

confidence.

Scott replied, “Dad’s heard about her. Sounds like he’s seriously considering bringing Jenna back to the family. One way or another, she’s managed to catch his attention.”

Lately, Sharon’s name had become impossible to ignore in Zachemaine. Her rise was so sudden, so blinding, that even the Kalen family, far away in Marcentine, couldn’t help but hear whispers of her.

Victoria asked, “What about Rick and Silas? What do they think?”

Rick and Silas were her other brothers.

Scott didn’t even glance her way. “If she minds her manners, bringing her back is no different than setting an extra place at the table. But… judging by her last little performance, I doubt she’s the type to follow the rules.” 1

His face remained perfectly composed-beautiful, emotionless-as if they were discussing a stranger. No anger. No sarcasm. Only an endless, bottomless indifference.

Victoria replied, “She’s been away from home for so long. I imagine she knows she was wrong. No matter what, she’s still Dad’s concern. Let’s bring her back first.”

Scott hesitated. “But if she returns… she’ll cause you trouble. She always does.”

Victoria shook her head gently. “Back then, I was too young… and far too impulsive. It was only an engagement. If she wants it… she can have it. Besides… that fiancé was hers to begin with.” 1

Scott’s brow knitted tighter. “But you were the one who grew up with Cole. You’re the one he’s always cared for.”

“Scott.” Victoria set her teacup down. “I’ve only ever seen Cole as an older brother.”

His gaze sharpened. “You might be able to fool others. But you can’t fool me.”

A flicker of warmth broke through the usual chill in Scott’s eyes. “You were the one who wouldn’t stop saying as a kid that you

wanted to marry him.”

A helpless smile tugged at Victoria’s lips. “Scott… that was childish nonsense. It doesn’t count.”

Scott didn’t press further. “Either way… Cole isn’t worthy of you now.”

Victoria wasn’t just anyone. She was the undisputed number one socialite in the upper circles. Beautiful, brilliant, flawless. A living embodiment of perfection.

Men lined up for miles hoping to marry her-sons of billionaires, heirs to empires. No matter where she went, she was the center of gravity.

Every movement, every glance, every word became the standard that others copied. She was the textbook definition of what it

meant to be a true heiress.

No one could speak of her without praise. She was the pride of the Kalen family.

Scott said, “You’ve always been a genius. Top of every class, best at everything. You should’ve been trained to work in the Kalen Group… but for whatever reason, Dad insisted you study the arts instead.”

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Her homeroom teacher had even scheduled a private meeting with Richard, trying to persuade him to let Victoria apply to top engineering universities. Her teacher believed that her future contributions could benefit all of society.

But Richard had flat-out refused.

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