Divorce Time

Chapter 280

The person who brought him in chuckled, “Oh, absolutely. Director Hawkins is incredibly talented, and everyone on our team really likes her.”

Plus, the daily perks for their team were quite generous, thanks to the close ties between Director Hawkins and Mr. Henderson.

Of course, he didn’t say that out loud.

Jacques beamed with pride upon hearing someone praise his sister. He felt a warm sense of shared accomplishment. Still, he wasn’t planning to interrupt Vesta at work.

“Show me around the other parts of the office, will you?” he suggested.

“Sure thing.”

They stepped out, only to bump into Granger coming through the entrance.

The person accompanying Jacques quickly greeted Granger, “Mr. Harden.”

Granger nodded, his eyes briefly assessing Jacques. With his youthful face and student–like attire, Jacques didn’t really look like your typical corporate type, so Granger quickly figured out who he was.

He kept that to himself, though. Instead, the guide stepped in, saying, “This is Director Hawkins‘ brother, Jacques.”

Jacques had never met Granger before, but he certainly knew of him.

Upon hearing the name Mr. Harden, Jacques ventured a guess, “You’re Granger?”

Granger nodded, “Hello.”

grinned, “Hey there.”

about to say more, Granger’s attention shifted towards Charlene, who was engrossed in her work nearby. “Excuse me, I need to head over there,” he said, moving past them without

response.

Weren’t his future brother–in–law’s friends supposed to be particularly friendly with his sister? Why did Granger seem a bit aloof?

thoughts, Granger made his way to

see him. “Mr. Harden,” she replied.

of the year, and Granger was busy. He

had been discreetly summoned for a meeting by

any of that. Instead, he asked, “Will you be attending my company’s gala this weekend,

Ms. Ross?”

replied, “Yes, I

had offered to help her uncle, Charlene had noticed that

her.

he had personally sent her an invitation. Professionally and personally, she had

her response, “Thank you for honoring

“No need for such formalities.”

she wasn’t keen on continuing their conversation further, Granger didn’t press. “I’ll let you

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