Don’t Mess With the Rock Chicks

Chapter 4

Mrs. Evert’s health had worsened.

Due to severe kidney disease, she needed dialysis, twice a week.

So, rather than an elaborate banquet, today was just supposed to be a simple family meal.

There was no one else attending from Bowen’s direct family, and he was his mother’s only child.

The Evert family was very small. Bowen’s grandmother was luckily able to attend. She was still alive and healthy, much healthier than her daughter.

Meanwhile, the Gellar family brought a larger party with them, consisting of Viona’s parents, grandparents, and siblings. It didn’t take long for them to fill up a large, circular table.

With everyone bustling about, there was no room left for Jolene. All she could do was hover around Mrs. Evert as if she were a member of the hotel staff. Whenever anyone needed something, she was the one to speak to the waiters.

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Deep in her heart, she already knew that there’d be no open seat for her despite being invited.

Mrs. Evert smiled at her and said, “Miss Marsh is the most attentive secretary I’ve seen, so I wanted to have her here today. I hope you don’t mind, Bowen. Do you?”

traits, there was one

immense devotion to his

across Jolene’s bright face before quickly

no idea that she would be joining.

mentioned anything to him.

that made Bowen realize just how capable Jolene was. This was one of them.

could do was paste on a slight smile. Spotting the older Mrs. Gellar struggling to f id a spot for her walking stick, she quickly pulled over a

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eyes approvingly. “What a quick–witted girl, and you’ve

remaining downcast. Bowen’s mother nudged his arm. “Bring Viona something to eat. Why don’t you try the huître from our hotel? Our chef makes the best I’ve ever

and Viona accepted it.

with each other. They’re getting married. Why are you so awkward with each other?”

too busy,” Mrs. Gellar responded. “They don‘ t have much time to see each

married later, they’ll have plenty of time

a movie. together after dinner.” Mrs. Evert gestured to a

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finished her order, Jolene wasted

she scooped a portion of foie gras and approached the older woman.

she was about to set it down, Mrs. Gellar