Divorce Time

Chapter 71

When the word got out, there was a real stampede toward the front rows. But when folks from the back pushed through, Kenton was

ready swarmed by those who had snagged the prime seats early on.

Vesta was among those in the front row, yet she didn’t engage with Kenton. Noticing this and feeling a bit antsy, Laverne waved her

over.

Catching the signal, Vesta approached, “Aunt Laverne.”

Understanding Laverne’s intentions without a word, Vesta said, “With all these big shots swarming Mr. Wagner, trying to squeeze in for a chat wouldn’t really do much. Thorne said we could arrange for a one–on–one with Mr. Wagner some other time.”

“That’s right.” Laverne realized her impatience might have been a bit premature.

with the high–flyers they usually only read about, and hoping Vesta could expand her network, Laverne nudged her to get

“I’ve met

to Thorne, these industry titans were

how much Thorne looked out for Vesta, Laverne relaxed and smiled.

that crowd wasn’t easy for just anyone. But being known as Thorne’s date, the

their turn with Kenton, the business moguls stopped crowding him but started discussing market trends

teased, “Ms. Hawkins is a real catch, Thorne. You’ve hit

moguls didn’t judge solely on background. Vesta’s impressive resume, beauty, and poise made her stand out as a remarkable young professional. Their compliments were

smiled, and Vesta graciously replied, “Mr. Dale, you

flowed until Kenton, pressed for time, excused

one dared to hold him back, knowing the weight of

Charlene and Stewart were deep in conversation with tech specialists from various companies, never feeling the need to