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.

or outstanding in any way?

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

felt somewhat ignored.

aloof

proud, Thorne, the real big boss, always showed them

shrugged, “It’s obvious.”

ran Neural Nexus Tech all by

her self–esteem

Vesta that they wouldn’t be joining for dinner, came over later to cordially shake hands with Stewart, saying, “Then we’ll be off. Mr. Ferguson, please do join us next time.”

course,” Stewart

others waiting at the doo After lunch, Charlene

was a while before Vesta and

their work for the day and were ready to head out, as nothing urgent was left and there was still plenty of time to handle everything. But it seemed

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

responded,

“Let’s

“Dinner’s