Chapter 432

Granger barely spared a glance at Gaylord standing by Charlene's side. Instead, he turned to her directly. "It's been a while."

Charlene nodded politely. "Been busy lately?"

"A bit. I've been traveling for work, just got back this morning," Granger replied.

Even with his constant business trips, Granger had learned almost immediately that Thorne Henderson and Charlene were headed to City Hall to finalize their divorce. It had been over six months since they'd signed the separation agreement. Now, after all this time, the official split was finally just around the

corner.

Twenty-some days. Just a bit more, and once they were officially divorced, then he could-

Granger caught himself when he noticed Turner still chatting with Charlene. He hid his thoughts, exchanged a few words with her and Stewart, then stepped aside to avoid intruding further.

Moran and Vesta were together on the other side of the room. Moran waved him over, and after a brief pause, Granger made his way to join them.

Vesta greeted him with her usual calm, "When did you get back?"

"This morning."

Moran perked up. "What about Thorne? He's been on a trip for two, three days now. Any idea when he's coming back?"

Before Granger could answer, Vesta's phone chimed. She glanced at the screen,

as

that, she began typing out a reply

Vesta's obvious happiness, Granger took a sip of his drink,

faint smile tugged at

his eye while talking with someone else. Seeing him in such a good mood,

hour later, the party was

head out. As they made their way over, they bumped

important guests, Ablitt insisted

a few words, but never really engaged each

at first didn't notice the tension, but by the time they reached the lobby, he was picking up on the chilly air between them. Still, he kept his questions to

Charlene and Stewart were about to say their goodbyes when they spotted Thorne stepping out of a

grinned. "Mr. Henderson, I thought you didn't have time tonight. What brings

shot a look at Charlene, then spoke up loudly, "My brother-in-law just got back from

showing off the happy couple, are

at Charlene and Stewart

of them responded, other

Ablitt. "We'll be

together

and Stewart nodded and left without another

the car, Stewart looked like he wanted to complain, but held his tongue. With Charlene's divorce from Thorne almost final, he figured it was pointless to

then, Charlene's phone rang. The caller ID

at the screen for a moment, then decided not to pick

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