Divorce Time

Chapter 395

A few days after attending the International Artificial Intelligence Conference, Charlene found herself heading to a hotel for her aunt’s stepson’s wedding reception after work.

As she stepped into the elevator, just as the doors were about to close, she heard someone call out, “Hold the door!”

A hand shot out to stop the elevator from closing, and when Charlene glanced up to see who it was, her eyes widened slightly in recognition.

It was Jacques Hawkins. He seemed just as surprised to see her.

They had only met a few times before, with their last encounter being a couple of months back, but he remembered Charlene well.

aback when she saw Charlene, but quickly averted her gaze and stepped inside, acting as if

18th floor was already lit. Seeing Charlene as a familiar face, he turned

sensing her reluctance to talk, and decided to remain silent. He wrapped an arm around Katie’s shoulder, who chuckled softly and patted his hand affectionately. Charlene

Katie out, Charlene was greeted by the sight of a bustling lobby. Henley Hawkins and Maureen Spencer, both dressed to the nines, were stationed at the welcome desk, greeting guests arriving

was Katie’s seventieth birthday. As soon as Charlene saw her, dressed in festive and elegant attire, she remembered the occasion.

their heads, and someone noticed Charlene standing behind Katie. Impressed by her poise and striking appearance, they remarked, “Mrs. Hawkins, is this your granddaughter? No wonder she’s caught the eye of Starfall City’s

throng of people made it impossible to move through easily. The

arrived together, they were momentarily under the impression that Katie had invited Charlene to join the party. But they quickly deduced that couldn’t be the case. Charlene must be here

to a young Katie, she was about to speak up