Divorce Time

Chapter 229

“Granger.” Leah called out sweetly as soon as she saw Granger return.

Granger nodded coolly in response.

Seeing Thorne looking around, Maureen mentioned, “Vesta just got a call and stepped outside to take it.”

“Alright, got it,” Thorne replied.

Just then, a stir broke out among the nearby crowd.

It seemed Campbell had emerged from the room, accompanied by members of the Watson family, including Hickey, York, and others.

The place was packed, and once everyone settled down, Campbell began speaking, expressing his gratitude to everyone who had come.

Charlene and Stewart stood further back in the crowd, but Hickey noticed them nonetheless.

Stewart was there to present a gift on behalf of the Ferguson family patriarch, which York had already informed them about. However, Hickey hadn’t expected Charlene to be there as well.

Hickey nodded and smiled at her.

of the connection between Hickey and

saw Hickey greeting someone, they couldn’t quite tell who it was.

finished his speech, the room erupted in applause. Soon, guests started approaching Campbell to discuss his

so many attendees, it took a while before Granger and Thorne

“That’s

chuckled, “It’s been a few years, but you young folks are looking sharper than ever. Well

with Thorne and his friends, Hickey worked his way through the crowd, greeting other guests and gradually making his way toward Charlene

Stewart was the first to

to Charlene and

Charlene replied with

grin and, once he learned who Helena was, he greeted her

for his father’s paintings, Hickey said, “If you don’t mind, Mrs. Ross, I’d love for you to come inside and take a closer look. Despite the crowd, true appreciators of my father’s art are rare, so knowing there’s

Charlene, to others, it appeared as though he was simply making

the Ferguson family by speaking with

Mr. Campbell, his

the call.