Divorce Time

Chapter 176

Quincy’s face was all smiles as he was the first to greet, “Director Hawkins.”

Vesta returned the smile with a nod, then turned to them and said, “Thorne is treating my team to dinner at the diner downtown. Mr. Ferguson, Quincy, would you like to join?” She deliberately left Charlene out of the

invitation.

Quincy was naturally keen to accept. He glanced at Stewart and then at Charlene.

Stewart promptly responded, “We appreciate the gesture, Ms. Hawkins, but we’ve got our own plans.”

Vesta frowned, insisting, “Mr. Ferguson…”

She hadn’t expected Stewart to steadfastly refuse, despite her repeated attempts.

Her gaze then shifted to Charlene, who was sipping water quietly on the side. Catching Vesta’s look, Charlene responded with a chilly stare.

esta withdrew her gaze.

Aside from her looks, Vesta couldn’t fathom what Charlene had that made Stewart so protective of her.

outstanding in

maintaining her composure, and said, “Alright, maybe next time then.” With that, she turned and left

felt somewhat ignored.

can be quite aloof at times,” he

Vesta did have the credentials to be proud, Thorne, the real big boss, always showed them courtesy and

“It’s obvious.”

she ran Neural Nexus Tech

her self–esteem

informed by Vesta that they wouldn’t be joining for dinner, came over later to cordially shake hands with Stewart, saying, “Then we’ll be off.

Stewart replied.

at Charlene, then turned to leave with Vesta and the others waiting at the doo After lunch, Charlene and Stewart returned

was a while before Vesta and her

were ready to head out, as nothing urgent was left and there was still plenty of time to handle everything. But it seemed Vesta

mentioned, “Heard they’re pulling an all–nighter.”

responded, “Oh.”

“Let’s head out.”

“Dinner’s on me.”