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

composure, and said, “Alright, maybe next time then.” With that, she turned and left without another

felt somewhat

quite aloof at times,” he

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

shrugged, “It’s obvious.”

ran Neural

Thorne’s backing, her

to cordially shake hands with Stewart, saying, “Then we’ll be off. Mr. Ferguson, please do

course,” Stewart

leave with Vesta and the others waiting at

Vesta and

and there was still plenty of time to handle everything. But it seemed Vesta and her team were still busy,

mentioned, “Heard they’re

responded, “Oh.”

said, “Let’s head out.”

“Dinner’s on