Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 459

Chapter 459

The way Ginny saw it, Kelly had no sense of decorum.

Yet Ginny’s smile didn’t waver. Her tone remained gentle and polite.

“I’m sorry, but that’s a personal matter. I don’t owe you an explanation.”

Kelly froze for a beat.

Ginny’s demeanor remained gracious, but her words carried a quiet edge.

“And besides, Ms. Walt, making malicious assumptions about others is quite rude.”

A flicker of embarrassment crossed Kelly’s face.

The moment she saw Sharon, she had more or less guessed that Ginny would turn her down.

Just then, Carter’s voice broke the silence.

“Ms. Blakely, Kelly has a terminal illness. This may be her last concert. I hope, for the sake of your shared history as alumni, you’d consider doing her this favor.”

He paused briefly. His voice carried a rare, genuine sincerity.

“If you’re willing to help, I’ll owe you a personal favor. Or, if you have any conditions, you may name them.”

Ginny offered a faint, flawless smile.

“I do sympathize with Ms. Walt’s situation. But I’m very sorry. I’ve already promised to help a friend and I intend to keep my word. After all, keeping one’s word is the foundation of integrity.” 1

She turned to both of them, her smile unfaltering.

“I’m truly sorry, Mr. Biggs and Ms. Walt. You’ll have to find someone else.”

With that single statement, Ginny effortlessly shut down every argument Carter had prepared.

She wasn’t just anyone. She was the heiress of the Blakely family. If she were to go back on her word and the matter spread, it could damage not only her reputation but that of her entire family. And no one here could afford to bear that responsibility.

Kelly clenched her fists beneath the table, hatred for Sharon surging in her chest.

If not for Sharon’s meddling, with Carter’s influence, Ginny might very well have agreed. And through the concert, Kelly could have built a relationship with Ginny, maybe even become friends. It could’ve opened the door for her to the upper echelons of

society.

Now, it was all gone.

With the matter settled, Carter couldn’t press further. He would have to find another way.

Instead, he said, “It’s almost lunchtime. Ms. Blakely, would you care to stay for a meal before leaving?”

It was just a courteous offer. He didn’t actually expect Ginny to accept. After all, she had just turned them down. Surely, she wouldn’t want to linger.

To his surprise, Ginny broke into a smile and said, “I’ll take you up on that, Mr. Biggs.”

After all, it was just a meal, not nearly enough to create a sense of obligation.

Carter called for a server.

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Ginny picked up the menu and turned to Sharon, who sat beside her, “Sharon, which dishes are good here? Help me choose something”

Sharon glanced through the menu and recommended a few items.

Ginny picked two of the ones she mentioned. Then she asked, “Sharon, your taste hasn’t changed over the years, has it? You still like spicy food?”

Sharon nodd

“Great. Then we’ll go with these two,” Ginny said.

She then added two fruit juices-Sharon’s favorites-to the order.

Carter’s dark eyes flickered with something unreadable. He had doubted, at first, that Ginny and Sharon were truly friends. Their worlds were simply too far apart.

But now, it was clear that Ginny not only knew Sharon’s preferences, but also spoke and acted with the kind of ease and familiarity that couldn’t be faked. Their interactions were filled with the kind of unspoken understanding that only came from real closeness.

They… might truly be very good friends.

After Ginny and Sharon finished ordering, Carter suddenly asked, “Ms. Blakely, may I ask, how did you and Sharon meet?”

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