More Than A Favor

Chapter 345

Chapter 345

Granger still didn’t pay any attention.

Just then, someone happened to come over and greet him.

The newcomer also knew Charlene and Stewart.

The four of them started chatting.

Leah was left standing awkwardly on the sidelines, feeling increasingly embarrassed until she had no choice

but to make her exit.

Meanwhile, across the room, Moran looked over at Granger and said, “Granger seems to be hitting it off more and more with them.” By “them,” it was clear Moran meant Charlene and Stewart.

Vesta nodded in agreement.

After all, if Granger and Stewart were merely business partners, a quick hello and some polite small talk would

have sufficed at such an event.

But here Granger was, engrossed in conversation with Stewart and Charlene, suggesting they were on the brink of friendship.

To Vesta, it made sense that Granger would befriend Stewart, as Stewart was certainly the kind of person worth getting to know.

Charlene was just a part of the package.

Thorne glanced over at Charlene and Stewart but didn’t seem too fazed.

Vesta turned her gaze away from them and happened to notice Gaylord Hearst make his entrance into the banquet hall.

Thorne followed her gaze and spotted Gaylord too.

Dressed formally, Gaylord looked even more striking and aloof than usual.

When Gaylord noticed Vesta and Thorne, he briefly met Vesta’s eyes before turning away to join his friends, entering the hall from the side.

Vesta watched him go, sighing with a helpless smile. “I guess he’s still mad at me for tipping off his family about his whereabouts. He hasn’t been taking my calls, and now he’s ignoring me even in person.”

Thorne remarked, “Mr. Hearst is still young. It’s only natural for him to be a bit hot–headed.”

Vesta couldn’t disagree.

Unaware of what Vesta and Thorne thought, Gaylord had just stepped into the room and was about to greet the host when he caught sight of Charlene and Stewart.

His grip on his wine glass tightened momentarily.

He hadn’t expected Charlene and Stewart to attend the party tonight.

Charlene was decked out in a pale blue gown with fancy embroidery that really showed off her calm and classy vibe. She looked absolutely breathtaking.

It was the first time Gaylord had seen Charlene in such attire. He found it hard to tear his eyes away.

followed his gaze and, upon seeing Charlene, exclaimed, “Wow,

back to reality, replying,

Charlene? She’s

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making his way over to Charlene and Stewart. “Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Ross.”

turned, surprised to

him at

nodded in acknowledgment.

see Gaylord and asked, “And who might this

introduced him, “This is Mr.

background and then

family from Starfall City before. After Stewart’s introduction, he greeted Gaylord, “Mr. Hearst.”

the group began

conversation, Gaylord’s gaze frequently drifted back to Charlene.

the way he

this, Granger’s grip on his wine glass tightened, and he glanced over

caught his look and returned it.

their eyes met, an understanding passed between them. They both realized each other’s feelings

recognition, they fell into a tense silence.

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still didn’t pay any attention.

someone happened to come over

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honest. Did you ever sleep

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cut through the crack in the door, freezing me in my tracks. My

lounging on the

flatly. “But I

with a laugh that carried a hint of disbelief. “Don’t sell her short.

it. We’ve known each other too long. It’s like…” He hesitated,

chest tightened as I

I was sent to live at the Mercer estate, and for ten years, we’d been

day? How often she checks the mirror?” His teasing tone shifted into something more reflective. “You know, Logan, relationships don’t work like that anymore. People want

respond. He just sat there, smoke

Caleb pressed, leaning forward, “are you still going to

My breath caught.

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pushed for us to get married, but he’d never given me a clear answer. I hadn’t dared to ask. Now, Caleb

stream of smoke, his silence stretching into the