Divorce Time

Chapter 73

Vesta would be on the verge of being drowned in criticism. It was blatantly obvious how much Henley favored Vesta.

Henley wanted to keep his distance from Charlene at these gatherings, yet he couldn’t resist getting to know Stewart.

So, when Charlene took a break to head to the restroom, Henley came over to Stewart with Vesta and Laverne.

Henley introduced, “Mr. Ferguson, it’s my pleasure to meet you. I’m Henley Hawkins, Vesta and Charlene’s father.”

Stewart shook his hand politely, responding, “Ah, Mr. Hawkins, nice to meet you.”

Henley glanced at Vesta before continuing, “Charlene can get a bit intense sometimes, and there seems to be some miscommunication between her and Vesta. As a dad, I’ve always wished they could get along, but Charlene isn’t having it.”

had an aha moment.

Henley sighed before brightening up again, “But I am thrilled Charlene has met someone promising like you. I heard

had he not been so well–informed about Charlene’s past and

it light, laughing. “You’re too kind, Mr. Hawkins. Charlene is a great

someone like Stewart? At best, she might handle some menial tasks. Perhaps similar to what

to himself. Vesta didn’t chime in

PrimeStar.” Though Thorne’s arrangements meant Vesta didn’t have to worry about exploring CUAP further, connecting with someone as well–off and influential as Stewart was never a bad move. They might even

interest. You’re exceptional. It would be

anymore. She didn’t want to be on bad terms with Stewart. After all, they might become close colleagues in the future. Making a friend was always better than making

approachable than at the previous gathering. Time would tell whether his change in attitude was genuine. They might still become

won’t press the issue, Mr. Ferguson. There’s no need