Chapter 802
Dalton had tried to rationalize that York’s frantic sprint was just basic human decency.
But up close, the raw panic in York’s eyes and his overwhelming fixation on Charlene confirmed the undeniable truth.
York was in love with Charlene.
Kelvin was still reeling. He couldn’t wrap his head around the idea of York falling for someone like her.
Panic set in. “How could you like her? York, do you have any idea what kind of person she is? She-“
“I know,” York cut him off smoothly. “Actually, I know her far better than you two do.”
He knew exactly why they were reacting this way. “I know what you’re trying to say, but whatever you’ve heard, it’s just a misunderstanding.”
He trusted Charlene’s character implicitly.
He trusted his own eyes.
To him, she was remarkably genuine.
Besides, if there was something wrong with her, why would his father, Mr. Ramirez, Geoffrey, and Darius all hold her in such high regard?
What kind of misunderstanding could possibly overshadow that?
But in Kelvin’s eyes, there was no misunderstanding. Charlene hadn’t just bullied Vesta; she was actively hooking up with Vesta’s boyfriend!
To Kelvin, Charlene was a manipulative snake hiding behind an innocent face-a toxic woman who thrived on drama and played games with multiple men.
Terrified that York was being played, Kelvin frantically tried to intervene. “She’s done way worse than you think! You don’t know her—she’s completely two-faced, and her private life is a total mess! Dalton and I tried to tell you earlier that we saw Thorne
Before Kelvin could finish dropping the bomb, a voice interrupted. “What are you boys gossiping about?”
Another acquaintance had come over to greet York.
Kelvin had to choke down the rest of his sentence, visibly vibrating with frustration.
York frowned, surprised by the sheer venom in Kelvin’s words.
He had grown up with Kelvin and knew he wasn’t the type to spread baseless rumors.
Catching York’s skeptical look,
Kelvin raised a hand like he was
swearing an oath, desperate/net
signa
that he wasn’t making
But with company present, he couldn’t just blurt it out.
He shot a desperate glance at Dalton.
Dalton pressed his lips into a thin line and gave a grim, silent nod.
He had stayed quiet because Kelvin was saying exactly what he was thinking.
Plus, with Vesta involved, he was afraid he might lose his temper and start a brawl with York right then and there.
York’s frown deepened.
Seeing his stubborn expression, Kelvin and Dalton knew he was still firmly on Charlene’s side.
Dalton’s gaze turned ice-cold. “I’ll show you the evidence later,” he said, his voice deadly serious.
Kelvin nodded furiously in agreement.
York remained silent, processing the threat.
The newcomer noticed the heavy atmosphere and hesitated. “Did I interrupt something?”
“No, not at all.” York forced a polite smile. “Mr. Morse, did you need something?”
Kelvin clutched his chest, leaning in
to whisper dramatically in Dalton’s
ear, “Having to swallow that
el?
sentence halfway through might actually kill me
Dalton was in no mood for jokes and ignored him.
A thought suddenly struck Kelvin.
glanced toward Charlene and
He
muttered, “Wait, that’s weird. Why did York say Chadene was already married?”