Divorce Time

Chapter 244

Jasmine glanced around once more, ensuring Charlene was nowhere in sight, before leaving with Vesta.

As he watched them walk away, Dalton was about to head off himself when he noticed Charlene standing a

short distance away.

His stride faltered.

Realizing he couldn’t just ignore her, he paused, especially since Charlene’s gaze was fixed on Vesta and Jasmine with an icy intensity.

Charlene’s face was expressionless, her eyes cold and detached. To Dalton, it looked like she was staring at Vesta as if she were her sworn enemy.

The thought crossed his mind that Charlene might harbor some ill intentions towards Vesta, still holding onto old grudges.

Dalton decided to approach her.

Charlene was carrying quite a few things. Two potted plants and several decorative items for her home.

leaving her living space somewhat empty

leaving, she hadn’t expected to run

go her own way when Dalton

her tracks. “What do you

“She couldn’t care less about you. You’re not important to her. Yet you still

colder. “You hold her in such high

Dalton, Vesta was

what is it you want to say to me? Warn me not to hurt her?”

this was indeed his intention.

short, mocking laugh. “Even Thorne hasn’t said that to me, Mr. Ramirez. So,

his admiration for Vesta

coolly, “So, are you suggesting I should remind Thorne to keep an eye on you?” His mind flashed back to that previous party where Thorne had asked Charlene to dance. Dalton and York had speculated that Thorne’s approach was a veiled warning for

“Or do you think Thorne’s previous warning was too gentle for your liking?” Charlene remained silent, merely staring at him with a mocking glint

irritation

compose a response, Charlene asked, “Are you really Abelard’s

her interactions with Abelard had been limited, she viewed him as a man who exuded

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