Divorce Time

Chapter 327

Charlene didn’t look back at Thorne as she turned and walked away.

Thorne took a step forward, trying to stop her, but was interrupted by the ringing of his phone.

He glanced at the caller ID, hesitating for a moment while watching Charlene’s silhouette disappear into her car. He then picked up the call.

Stewart had initially wanted to stop Thorne from approaching Charlene. But seeing Thorne give up so easily, he threw a disdainful look his way, let out a dismissive “huh,” and got in the car with Charlene.

Stewart hadn’t quite caught what Charlene and Thorne were talking about earlier. Once inside the car, he turned to her and asked, “What did he want?”

Charlene explained about Irma’s upcoming birthday celebration.

Stewart was genuinely surprised; he hadn’t heard about Irma’s birthday plans. The Ferguson and Henderson families weren’t particularly close, but given the grandeur of Irma’s party, the Fergusons would likely get an invite.

Stewart, who seldom visited his family’s estate, was not up to date on these matters. After listening to Charlene’s explanation, he agreed, saying, “You’re right not to go.”

He paused, frowning, “Hasn’t he already taken Vesta to Henderson Mansion to meet the family? He’ll probably bring her to Irma’s birthday too. So why ask you to go? Wouldn’t it be better if you didn’t?”

But she figured she and Thorne wouldn’t cross paths again. His business with Vesta was none of her concern. Though it seemed odd, she didn’t dwell on

a moment, added, “Could it be that he brought Vesta home, but the family wasn’t thrilled with. her? Maybe he thinks since the old lady likes you, if you approve, they’ll accept Vesta and the two of them

then simply said,

wonder he’s come crawling back to you. He’s playing

reply, focusing

wrapped up his

end the call, he hesitated before asking,

Thorne chuckled, “Yeah.”

at Dalton. “Mr. Ramirez, got plans later? How about grabbing a bite together?”

Thorne, and

hour later, they

grinned, “I heard from my uncle yesterday that Mr. Ramirez is considering discussing a new project with

understood Thorne’s “uncle” referred to Vesta’s father, Henley. He knew Thorne was attentive

nonchalantly, “Yes, there’s something to

project. Would you mind sharing some details with me?”

realized that Thorne’s interest wasn’t genuine. His concern was for

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