Divorce Time

Chapter 233

Charlene was going over their chess match in her head when something caught her attention.

Just then, she overheard Vesta saying, “Quintin, after watching your game, I’m really tempted to give it a try, but I’m afraid I’m not quite skilled enough yet to take on Thorne.”

“Oh, don’t worry about it,” Quintin chuckled. “I was just joking earlier. If you’re interested, go for it.”

Vesta was about to respond when someone chimed in with a laugh, “If Ms. Hawkins is playing, the outcome really is anyone’s guess, haha.”

“Exactly! Even if Mr. Henderson is a chess whiz, if he beats Ms. Hawkins, he might end up sleeping on the couch when he gets home,” another quipped.

The crowd erupted in laughter at the comment.

Quintin hadn’t realized there was a connection between Vesta and Thorne. Looking at Vesta, who was strikingly beautiful and carried herself with confidence, he could see why she was a good match for Thorne.

With a teasing grin, he turned to Thorne and said, “Oh? Well, in that case, I’m eager to see if you can keep your cool like you do against us old–timers when you’re playing in front of your girlfriend.”

Vesta, not bothered by the spotlight, gave Thorne a confident smile and said, “I can handle losing. Let’s just play fair and square.”

subtle, charming smile,

help but comment, “They haven’t even started playing yet, and they’re already showing off their

not, Ms. Hawkins is a top–notch PhD graduate from one of the best universities in the world. If she’s speaking so confidently, she must have

surprise, “A PhD,

at the banter. He had been about to suggest to Charlene that she should give it a

breath, “Enough

was low, Charlene and Granger caught

and calm demeanor, which put him

Vesta began their

no novice at chess. She clearly knew her way around a chessboard, and she was far from being a beginner.

for a while, Charlene shifted her gaze away.

his eyes again, feeling like he

moment.

Noticing Charlene seemed disinterested as well, he asked, “Want to head back to the lounge and grab

something to eat?”