Divorce Time 194

Chapter 194

Then he added, "I've got another meeting lined up, Ms. Ross. Catch you later."

Charlene had sensed Dalton's apparent disinterest in her from the get-go.

Now, meeting in the lounge, Dalton tried his best to be polite, but she could still feel a hint of disdain in his demeanor.

Business is business, after all.

Her main goal was to find suitable partners; making friends with him wasn't a priority. Ignoring his demeanor, she smiled and replied, "Sure, see you around." After he left, she turned to her assistant, "Chester, could you please show Mr. Ramirez out?"

Once Dalton was downstairs, a familiar figure caught his eye. "Ms. Hawkins?"

Yes, Vesta and Henley hadn't left.

They had been informed by Chester's assistant that "Mr. Ferguson was out of town on business" as a way to dismiss them, but they hadn't taken the hint. Thinking it was just an excuse because Chester didn't want to see them, they decided to wait downstairs, hoping to catch him on his way out for a chat. Instead of Chester, Dalton was the one they ran into.

Two weeks had passed since Vesta was injured. Her wounds had mostly healed, letting her return to her daily routine, although she hadn't fully recovered yet. Dalton had visited Neural Nexus Tech last week and was informed of Vesta's accident when he didn't find her

there.

reminded Dalton of her ordeal, sparking a twinge of sympathy in him. However, knowing she had gotten injured while

Dalton's distinguished air, guessed he was no ordinary individual and asked, "Vesta,

of concern in Dalton's eyes, Vesta

to Dalton, "This is my father, Henley

greeted him politely, "A pleasure to meet

Hawkins."

exchanging pleasantries, Vesta asked, "Mr. Ramirez, are you here to

Hawkins and Mr. Hawkins, you

right," Vesta replied. "Did you manage to

out of

this, Henley chuckled, "So Mr. Ferguson really was out of town. I thought maybe he just didn't want

see us."

asked, "You weren't invited

"No, Mr. Ferguson's assistant told us he was out

Dalton's expression darkened.

asked, "What's wrong? Is something

08:42

Chapter

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255