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?

maybe next time then.”

felt somewhat ignored.

can be quite aloof at times,” he

proud, Thorne, the real

“It’s

acted as if she ran Neural Nexus Tech all by herself.

without Thorne’s backing, her self–esteem seemed sky–high.

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

course,” Stewart replied.

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

a while before Vesta and her

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 Vesta and her team were still busy, showing no signs of leaving

“Heard they’re pulling an

simply responded,

said, “Let’s head

“Dinner’s on me.”