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.

she exceptional or outstanding in any

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

somewhat

quite aloof at

real big boss, always showed them courtesy

“It’s

ran Neural Nexus

backing, her self–esteem seemed sky–high.

probably informed by Vesta that they wouldn’t be joining for dinner, came over later to cordially shake hands with Stewart, saying,

course,” Stewart

and the others waiting at the doo After lunch, Charlene and Stewart returned to Neural

was a while before Vesta

as nothing urgent was left and there was still plenty of time to handle everything. But it seemed Vesta and her team were still busy, showing

mentioned, “Heard they’re

responded, “Oh.”

said, “Let’s

“Dinner’s