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.

Katie Hawkins appeared at the elevator entrance. Katie, too, seemed taken aback when she saw Charlene,

a familiar face, he turned back with

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

As the doors opened, a wave of chatter and laughter flooded in. Following Jacques and 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 for Katie’s birthday

soon as Charlene saw her, dressed in festive

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

easily. The Spencer family and Henley were not far

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 for the wedding next door. It wasn’t

Charlene’s face turned icy at the mention of her having a resemblance to a young Katie, she was about to speak up when Katie interjected in a calm tone, “You’ve got the wrong person. She’s not my granddaughter. I don’t know her.”