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,

smile lighting up her face as she flashed her

she began typing out a reply

Vesta's obvious happiness, Granger took a sip of

faint smile tugged at

him in such a good mood, she simply nodded in

later, the party was

and head out. As they made

important guests, Ablitt insisted on escorting

and Vesta exchanged a few words, but never really engaged each other. Leah, meanwhile, glared daggers at Charlene's back, unable to hide her

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

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

didn't have time tonight. What

then spoke up loudly, "My brother-in-law just got back from his trip-he's

"So, showing off the happy couple,

Charlene

responded, other than

turned to Ablitt. "We'll be

course. Let's get together again soon," Ablitt

Stewart nodded and left

complain, but held his tongue. With Charlene's divorce from Thorne almost final, he figured it was pointless to say anything, so

The caller ID flashed:

at the screen for a moment, then decided

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