Divorce Time

Chapter 209

Charlene had just arrived at Jasmine’s school when she heard Sally calling her name. “Ms. Ross!” Sally’s voice was bright and cheerful as she ran over to Charlene.

“Ms. Ross, last night my mom baked some cookies for you, but you weren’t home, so I had to take them back,” Sally explained, looking slightly disappointed.

Charlene was about to say something when Jasmine, who was unaware that Charlene had moved out, chimed in with a scoff, “That’s not true. My mom was definitely home last night.”

Sally scratched her head, confused. “Really? But then why…?”

Before Charlene could clarify, Jasmine’s teacher, Ms. Payne, called out to her. “Ms. Ross.”

Charlene acknowledged her. “Ms. Payne.”

Ms. Payne asked Jasmine and Sally to go inside because she needed to have a word with Charlene.

The girls scampered off, leaving the adults to talk.

“Next week, we have a parent–child event at the school. Are you aware of it, Ms. Ross?” Ms. Payne inquired.

Charlene shook her head, “No, I wasn’t informed.”

mentioned it to her.

if she had anticipated this response but felt it

anyway.

replied,

Payne agreed, “Alright, I

and headed back to her office. It wasn’t long before she was informed that Vesta and Henley Hawkins had come by again.

last time Vesta visited was just a courtesy call. Neither Charlene nor Stewart had any intention of collaborating with the Hawkins

their visit, Stewart told his staff to politely turn them away. Shortly after, his phone rang. He checked the caller ID, then glanced over at

looking up from her work.

“Yep,” Stewart confirmed.

calling about, Charlene continued

answered, “Mr. Henderson.”

proposed, “Mr. Ferguson, care to join me for lunch?”

replied, “Mr. Henderson, this call is on

Thorne admitted, “Yes.”

and clearly stated, “Mr. Henderson, PrimeStar will never collaborate with the Hawkins family. I believe the reasons

However, any collaboration entails one condition: your assurance that neither the Hawkins

not feasible, there’s no point in further discussions. Have I made myself clear,