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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hotel has plenty of waiters. Why

but Jolene hardly lifted an eyebrow

door. Just as she’d stepped out, Viona followed

“Miss Marsh.”

stopped and looked back at

tone was flat yet polite, maintaining the distance that

apologize, Miss Marsh. My sister’s still young and very outspoken.”

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

the family dinner

Mrs. Evert and graciously escorted

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Viona stayed behind. Mrs. Evert had wanted her and Bowen to go to the

wrapping up the formalities, Jolene returned to bid goodbye to

could say anything, the woman slid a shiny, red envelope out

for your hard work

knew that it

the reason behind such a payment.

trying to refuse and simply accepted

Evert’s smile grew wider. She reached over and gently patted the back of Jolene’s

a boyfriend yet,

shook her head.

is all your fault.” Mrs. Evert frowned and turned to

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