More Than A Favor

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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.

and, upon seeing Charlene, exclaimed, “Wow, she’s gorgeous! Who is

to reality, replying, “Charlene.”

That’s Charlene? She’s that beautiful?”

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respond, setting down his wine glass and making his way

surprised to see

hadn’t expected him at the event either.

nodded in acknowledgment.

turned to see Gaylord and asked, “And who might

introduced him, “This is Mr.

Gaylord’s background and then introduced Granger, “This is

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

exchanging pleasantries, the group began

Gaylord’s gaze frequently drifted back to

he looked at Charlene-

grip on his wine glass tightened, and he glanced over at Gaylord.

look and returned it.

understanding passed between them. They

that recognition, they fell into a

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happened to come over and

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honest. Did you ever sleep with

Okeaner

the door, freezing me in my

Logan Mercer lounging on the couch, his

he said flatly. “But I

his best friend, Caleb Turner, replied with a laugh that carried a hint of disbelief. “Don’t sell her short.

pulling together. “You don’t get it. We’ve known each other too long. It’s like…” He hesitated, searching for the words. “It’s like knowing what’s

as I listened from the

sent to live at the Mercer estate, and for

chuckled, breaking my thoughts. “So you’re saying you see too much of her? What, you know how many times she sneezes in a 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 excitement. They crave the chase. It’s only

there, smoke curling up from the cigarette he’d

leaning forward, “are you still going

My breath caught.

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parents had pushed for us to get married, but he’d never given me a clear answer. I

smoke, his silence stretching