Chapter 156 Charlene knew that smile on Dalton’s face was a subtle tease, and she nodded in agreement, “Yeah.” Vesta couldn’t help but notice how genuinely kind Stewart was to Charlene. Her brow furrowed in thought. Though Dalton had claimed they were too busy for lunch, their business was concluded,
Chapter 155 He casually asked, “Are you close to that woman?” Hearing him inquire about Charlene made Vesta’s fingers pause mid-type. Charlene was undeniably attractive. Dalton’s question sparked a thought in Vesta’s mind that maybe he was interested in Charlene. But recalling the conversation she overheard at the charity auction,
Chapter 154 But she didn’t look up, continuing her conversation with the tech team from Neural Nexus Tech. Edwin chuckled, “Do you know Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Ramirez, Mr. Scott?” Stewart replied, “Yeah.” After all, they were all part of the Starfall elite, the second and third generations deeply embedded
Chapter 153 Perhaps noticing their genuine exhaustion, Kenton let them head home just after 9 p.m. that evening. After a long day, Charlene took a quick shower when she got home and crashed into bed early. The next day, there was a situation at Neural Nexus Tech that needed their
Chapter 152 Vesta bit her lip in disappointment. This was not the response she had hoped for. As Kenton was about to leave, Vesta quickly stepped forward, “Mr. Wagner, how do you suggest I improve then?” Kenton paused, his voice cold, “Study more, pay more attention to new trends in
Chapter 151 After bidding farewell to Jasmine and Granger, Thorne and Vesta hopped into their car, heading to the diner. Minutes after they settled into their booth, Kenton arrived. “Mr. Wagner.” Upon seeing Kenton push through the door, Thorne and Vesta stood up to greet him. Kenton didn’t show any
Chapter 150 felt like the morning dragged on forever, but they finally got a break at lunchtime. Just then, Charlene’s phone buzzed with a new message. It was from Connie, asking if she wanted to join her for some skiing in the afternoon. Charlene replied with a voice message, “Got
Chapter 149 Granger could sense Charlene’s hesitation, so he reassured her, “I promise, my personal matters will never interfere with the business between your uncle and me.” “Are you sure?” Charlene asked, a hint of skepticism in her voice. “Absolutely.” Charlene was well aware of her uncle’s company’s dire straits.
Chapter 148 smine snuggled closer into Charlene’s embrace, burying her small face in the warmth of her neck to escape the biting chill of the evening air. Charlene’s coat was soft and cozy, and Jasmine took full advantage of the comfort, rubbing her cheek affectionately against Charlene’s neck. Thome was
Chapter 147 Kenton replied with a simple, “Sure.” Thorne nodded, then turned to look at Charlene and asked, “Heading back tonight?” Charlene, still pondering over the conversation she had with Kenton, took a moment to realize Thorne was speaking to her. “No,” she said after a brief pause. “Got it,”
Chapter 146 After that moment, silence settled between them. Charlene’s cousins hadn’t really met Thorne before. Now, faced with him in the flesh, curiosity sparked in their eyes as they sneaked peeks at him. Thorne, having held a position of power for many years, carried an air of authority effortlessly.
Chapter 145 When Vesta heard that Thorne had gone to the Rosses, she didn’t panic. Given Irma’s close bond with Helena, it was a given that Thorne would be sent to represent her at Helena’s grand 70th birthday bash, especially since Irma couldn’t attend herself. Vesta had been aware of
Chapter 144 Leah snorted, “She’s got some nerve!” As she spoke, her annoyance bubbled up again, “All these big shots showing up to Helena’s birthday party, they must be close, huh?” “Not really,” Vesta’s tone was icy, “They’re barely acquaintances.” In her view, Charlene got to know Kenton through Stewart.
Chapter 143 Charlene found herself sitting next to Kenton, but he was engaged in conversation with Helena and hadn’t yet acknowledged her presence. Turning her head towards Stewart, she said with a hint of gratitude, “Thanks for that.” She noticed her grandmother’s mood had noticeably improved with Kenton’s arrival. Stewart
Chapter 142 Stewart chimed in, “Mr. Ross, could you give us a moment? Someone else is about to join us, should be here in ten, tops. Vernon was well aware of the bond between Stewart and Charlene. Stewart always seemed to go the extra mile for Charlene. Both Helena and
Chapter 141 When Granger and Moran arrived, people from the Spencer and Hawkins families immediately moved forward to greet them. Given their remarkable presence in Starfall, it was natural that they received significant attention. Leah, having met Granger before, found herself blushing at the sight of him under her meticulously
Chapter 140 Seeing the guests streaming in non-stop, Georgina Spencer and Garfield Spencer couldn’t help but beam with smiles. Just as Charlene had suspected, they indeed remembered Helena’s birthday. No, to put it more accurately, after celebrating Helena’s birthday for so many years, it was a day they couldn’t forget
Chapter 139 Some folks wouldn’t dream of crossing Thorne. Yet, there was a crowd hustling to cozy up to the Hawkins and the Spencer families. After all, the Ross family had seen better days, whereas the Hawkins and Spencer families were thriving under Thorne’s influential umbrella. The choice was obvious.
Chapter 138 Jasmine seemed oblivious to Charlene’s cool demeanor, and upon hearing Charlene’s words, she felt a sense of relief. After Vernon handed over his gift to Helena, Charlene also presented hers. The first gift she handed over was a beautiful tapestry. “This cross-stitch was prepared for you by Irma,
Chapter 137 That was to say, he won’t be attending. Why bother asking any further? Thus, she didn’t utter another word and promptly hung up the phone. Thorne seemed to have not noticed that Charlene, who in previous years always asked if he could join her for her grandmother’s birthday