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.

Charlene wasn't surprised to

masked his admiration.

that Dane Turner would also be at

close friend of Kevitt Smith, and both men were equally renowned for their contributions

doctoral studies. They weren't exactly

heard Turner had arrived, Vesta made her way over and greeted him. "Mr. Turner,

Turner nodded politely.

Encouraged that he remembered

she could say another word, he turned away and addressed his assistant.

"They have."

guests eager to speak with him and said,

teasing him. "Eager to

I have a feeling she might be the more formidable

around him and made his way straight

his wake, felt her cheeks flush

"What's his problem? Isn't he supposed to

off, steadying herself.

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