Chapter 429

On Thursday evening, Charlene arrived at the dinner party with Stewart, who had just returned from a business trip.

No sooner had they stepped inside than she spotted Vesta and Leah across the

room.

The two women clearly saw her as well.

Leah scowled the moment she caught sight of Charlene and muttered to Vesta, "Why is she everywhere?"

Charlene paid them no mind. After exchanging a few pleasantries with their host, she noticed Gaylord making his way toward them.

Gaylord had gone out of his way to secure an invitation for her as soon as he learned she'd be attending.

Tonight, Charlene wore a sleek, black evening gown with a simple cut. Her long, straight hair fell like a dark curtain down her back, lending her an air of cool detachment and subtle mystery. She was striking, impossible to overlook.

It seemed every time he saw her at an event, Gaylord found himself newly captivated.

last two galas as well, so Charlene

his

would also be at

Kevitt Smith, and both men

Turner twice during her doctoral studies. They weren't exactly close, but at

arrived, Vesta made her way over and greeted him.

Turner nodded politely.

Encouraged that he remembered

Turner showed little interest-before she could say another word, he turned away and addressed his assistant. "Well? Have Ross and Ferguson

"They have."

eyes lit up. He turned to the cluster of guests eager to speak with him and said,

resist teasing him. "Eager to debate with Mr.

interested in Ross. I

offered a quick nod to those around him and made his way straight toward

felt her cheeks

his problem? Isn't he supposed to be friends with Kevitt Smith?

her off, steadying

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