Chapter 5

The dinner went on for almost two hours.

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And Jolene remained standing throughout it all.

Her back and knees ached from her rigid position. She discreetly turned and massaged her stiff muscles. ~

When it was time to serve the fruit platters for dessert, she quickly ducked into the bathroom.

Lathering her hands with soap, she scrubbed and scrubbed at her soiled dress. She tirelessly wrung out the fabric with a wad of paper towels before crouching under the hand dryers. Her body strained from being at an odd angle.

During this, Viona and her sister, Sophie, entered the bathroom.

When they spotted Jolene, they paused behind her.

Sophie glanced at her stooped figure before turning to her sister. In a quiet voice that was still loud enough for Jolene to hear, she asked, “Why is this secretary at your

engagement party?”

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“She was invited by Mrs. Evert.”

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plenty of waiters. Why do

but Jolene hardly lifted an eyebrow at their criticism.

simply finished drying her clothes and swung open the door. Just as she’d stepped out, Viona followed behind her.

“Miss Marsh.”

and looked back at her. “Miss Gellar.”

yet polite, maintaining

“I apologize, Miss Marsh. My sister’s still young and

it,” she replied quickly. “Miss Gellar, you’re too polite.”

the reserved room, the family dinner had finally come to a close.

escorted the Gellar family out the

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stayed behind. Mrs. Evert had wanted her and

wrapping up the formalities, Jolene returned to bid

the woman slid a shiny, red envelope

hard work this evening, Miss Marsh.”

the envelope, Jolene already knew that it contained a

the reason behind such a payment.

bother trying to refuse and simply accepted

Evert’s smile grew wider. She reached over and

have a boyfriend yet, right?”

her head.

all your fault.” Mrs. Evert

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