Divorce Time

Chapter 25

Itawas Tiffany’s voice that broke the silence of the evening.

Charlene’s gaze shifted toward the source of the sound. There stood Tiffany and Thorne.

She paused mid–step.

A cigarette dangling from his lips, Thome offered no response.

With Thome standing against the light, the distance rendered Charlene unable to discern his expression.

Tiffany said, “I get it. I’ve met Vesta a few times. I heard she’s only 25 and already snagged a PhD from one of the top universities. Plus, she handles her family’s business well, is drop–dead gorgeous, and has a wild but unyielding spirit. Her brilliance and allure are indeed something most women lack, definitely the kind that would catch your eye. But her background isn’t stellar, Thorne. Have you thought this through? You-”

Thome cut her off. “I know what I want in a woman.”

“But-“Tiffany frowned. She wasn’t fond of Charlene but wasn’t keen on Vesta either. She wanted to add more, but catching the displeasure in Thome’s eyes, she dropped the subject, “So protective. I can’t even discuss it, huh? Fine, I won’t talk about it then.” Charlene listened with clenched fists, her cheeks reddened from the cold night air. She forced a strained smile, suddenly losing all nterest in eavesdropping, and turned to walk away.

“Oh, speaking of Charlene, didn’t she say she submitted her

upset,

it. Now, it makes sense. Seeing how she clings to you, I never thought she’d resign on her own. So, she got fired. Funny.”

burst into

seemingly indifferent to the matter.

was about to head back to her room when she nearly collided with

hey startled.

first, Terence apologized and asked with concern, “Charlene,

the only one in the Henderson family, aside from Irma, who treated her

offering a

young and unaware of many things. Over the years, he

future wife could be like her, he’d treat her like a queen. Even after growing up and

brother, he scratched his head and sincerely said, “Charlene, you’re great. I’m sure Thorne will see that

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