Divorce Time 25

Chapter 25

Itawas Tiffany's voice that broke the silence of the evening.

Charlene's gaze shifted toward the source of the sound. There stood Tiffany and Thorne.

She paused mid-step.

A cigarette dangling from his lips, Thome offered no response.

With Thome standing against the light, the distance rendered Charlene unable to discern his expression.

Tiffany said, "I get it. I've met Vesta a few times. I heard she's only 25 and already snagged a PhD from one of the top universities. Plus, she handles her family's business well, is drop-dead gorgeous, and has a wild but unyielding spirit. Her brilliance and allure are indeed something most women lack, definitely the kind that would catch your eye. But her background isn't stellar, Thorne. Have you thought this through? You-"

"I know what I

Vesta either. She wanted to add more, but catching the displeasure in Thome's eyes, she dropped the subject, "So protective. I can't even discuss it, huh? Fine, I won't talk about it then." Charlene listened with clenched fists, her cheeks reddened from the cold night

something. "Oh, speaking of Charlene, didn't she say she submitted

day before yesterday, Coy mentioned she messed up. Coy was pretty upset, so I told him to proceed with the termination as per company

quitting on her terms when talking about it. Now, it makes sense. Seeing how she clings to you, I never thought she'd resign on her own. So, she got

silent, seemingly indifferent

to her room when she nearly

hey startled.

and asked with concern, "Charlene, you

in the Henderson family, aside from Irma,

shook her head, offering

thought of Charlene as beautiful and gentle, always making an effort to accommodate his brother. He thought that if his future wife could be like her,

he scratched his head and sincerely said, "Charlene, you're great. I'm sure Thorne will see that someday. Don't be too hard on yourself." Charlene paused, not wanting to delve into the details of

to grab a drink. It's

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