Divorce Time

Chapter 146

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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. His every move radiated a certain dominance, even without trying.

Noticing their gaze, he shot a brief look their way.

Unable to meet his intense stare, they quickly averted their eyes, too intimidated to look again.

Thorne didn’t make any effort to continue the conversation, nor did he offer any pleasantries; he simply looked

away.

To Charlene, Thorne was the man she loved.

had dived headfirst into that love and hadn’t managed to

her niece over the years, it was impossible

could his grievances amount to? The Ross family stood no

up and raised his glass, “Had I known Mr. Henderson would honor us with his presence, I would’ve ensured a warmer welcome.

clinked his glass with Vernon’s, replying politely, “You’re too kind, Mr.

“Mr. Ross” instead of “uncle” didn’t go unnoticed. It was clear he didn’t wish to acknowledge any familial ties with the Rosses.

Now, she neither wanted nor needed his acknowledgment

his presence was probably at Irma’s insistence.

she told him, “We appreciate Irma’s intentions. If you have other commitments, please don’t feel obliged to stay.”

to dampen

leaving Charlene puzzled at his intention.

her, instead turning to Kenton, “Our company.recently developed a new feature that renders any product completely invisible to radar detection. Mr. Wagner, would you

by any radar?” Kenton asked,

diving into a

expected Thorne to engage her professor

of the

Charlene and Stewart found