Divorce Time

Chapter 40

Hey, Josh.” Charlene reached out her hand. “Thanks for looking out for me all these years.”

Josh was still in a daze but shook her hand. “Don’t mention it.”

After gathering her things, Charlene left.

Josh couldn’t believe Charlene had gone.

“What are you spacing out for?” Coy slapped him on the shoulder.

“Charlene left the company.”

Coy paused, “For real?”

Could she bring herself to leave? He was skeptical.

He scoffed, “Sure, she’s gone now, but that doesn’t mean she won’t try to worm her way back in. Just wait. She’ll be back before we know it, probably with Irma pulling some strings for her.”

Josh remained silent. It seemed unbelievable, but he felt she was serious based on the vibe he’d been getting from Charlene lately.

After leaving Henderson Group, Charlene went straight home.

Seemingly preoccupied with Vesta again, she didn’t get any calls from Jasmine for the next few days.

Charlene quickly shut her book, snatched up her car keys and bolted out the door.

till then. Connie lived in the old town area. At this hour, the streets were empty.

a pharmacy near Connie’s place to pick up some medicine. When she returned to her car, the passenger door slammed open, and a towering figure slid in.

turned, she saw a black gun pointed at

wearing a mask and a hat that pulled low, obscuring his face,

hands slightly, not daring to move further.

drive me where I

react, he ordered coldly, “Drive.”

with no cars or people,

next, she picked up a

moment, she started the car and asked, “Where to?”

Port.

the way,” Charlene said, pulling onto the road.

entirely on driving, she didn’t miss a beat, her driving smooth and meticulous. As the man saw

under the oak tree

out, she retrieved her purse, calmly searching through it before him. “I have some

stronger in the half–hour drive. Charlene knew he must be seriously injured.

paused but ignored her offer, exiting the car

want her help, Charlene didn’t insist, turning the

treated. Picking up, he heard Moran’s anxious voice before he could speak, “Granger, are you okay? My guys