Chapter 340

That morning, Charlene hadn't been at her desk for long when she received the official acceptance notification from the Al Journal.

A little while later, Stewart came over to discuss work. When he found out her paper had been accepted, he wasn't surprised.

With Kenton's endorsement, it was almost guaranteed. If Kenton believed it was solid, Charlene's paper was sure to make it through.

After they wrapped up their conversation, Charlene checked the time. "Want to grab lunch together?" she suggested.

Stewart rubbed his forehead, a bit of weariness in his voice. "Got plans."

Charlene looked up, curious. "What's up?"

Stewart pursed his lips, a bit exasperated. "...It's a blind date. Arranged by my granddad."

Charlene chuckled at that. "You're 28 and this is your first blind date? You've had a good run."

Stewart just shrugged, not saying much.

Truth be told, his family wasn't really pushing him to get married. But since the girl was the granddaughter

of his grandfather's old friend, he found it hard to say no.

Charlene nodded. "Go on then. I'll just hit the cafeteria myself."

"Alright," Stewart agreed.

at the restaurant-a cozy little place perfect for

hadn't been there long when his date

date. He immediately noticed Stewart sitting not too far away, though Stewart was facing away and didn't spot

eyebrow and led his date to a

but Moran was close enough to catch snippets of the conversation. It was clear this

his attention wandering and was about to speak when

of Stewart and his date, then sent it to the group chat with Thorne, Granger,

typed. "Hint:

some work and was about to head out for lunch when he heard the ping of a new message. He opened it, glanced at the picture, and immediately guessed

им

seeing the message, he didn't respond. Maybe he just

Thorne

gossip, Moran nudged the group again: "??? Where is everyone? It's

word

Finally, Vesta chimed in.

"Saw it."

messaged back: "Smart as ever,

had already guessed Stewart's situation the moment she saw the photo. She chuckled and replied,

"Bingo!" Moran confirmed.

enthusiasm but chose not to say

earlier, Vesta hadn't attended Irma's birthday party. However, she'd heard that Darleen was quite taken with Charlene, saying if Charlene and Stewart

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