Divorce Time

Chapter 372

Granger Harden snapped back to reality, offering a small smile and a shake of his head. “Oh, it’s nothing,” he

assured her.

After wrapping up his conversation with Granger, Charlene Ross received a call from Stewart Ferguson later that afternoon.

“Just got word from our lawyer,” Stewart began. “Turns out Vesta Hawkins still won’t budge on breaking the contract. She’s willing to pay a hefty sum for reputational damages, but I didn’t accept it. Since we can’t come to terms, I’ve instructed the lawyer to proceed with legal action.”

Charlene nodded through the phone. “Alright, got it.”

With that settled, Stewart added, “Thorne Henderson is dropping by the office tomorrow for a meeting. Livingston can handle the first part of the negotiations, but there’s a document you’ll need to personally

review.”

In other words, she would have to meet with Thorne in person the following day.

Charlene understood. “Okay, I’ll be ready.”

Thorne and Coy arrived at

mentioned, Livingston was the one to initially welcome Thorne. Midway through, Charlene got a message and headed to the

have already briefed Thorne about her standing in for Stewart to verify contract details and sign

entered, neither Thorne nor

with a professional air, greeting, “Hello, Mr.

down,

through the document, confirming a few clauses with Thorne. Once everything checked out, she

sentiment. “Looking forward to

She turned to Livingston, “I have other matters to

Thorne glanced at his watch, then looked up.

could respond, Thorne added, “I’ll have someone bring Minnie along.”

a courtesy, a gesture to celebrate their new partnership. But Thorne’s second remark caught him off guard.

Who

Thorne trying to discuss

her expression remained neutral. She replied coolly, “Sorry,

she turned and left without

was decidedly aloof.