Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

Chapter 451

Dalton stayed close by Vesta's side, showing no intention of leaving.

A few minutes later, just as Vesta was about to look for Thorne, she realized he was no longer with Charlene. Instead, Charlene was deep in conversation with Hickey.

Given the rapport between Hickey and Dalton, it was only natural for them to exchange greetings when they ran into each other. After a brief hello, Dalton began to introduce Vesta, "Hickey, this is—"

But Hickey cut him off with a friendly smile. "Ms. Hawkins, we've met before."

Vesta returned his greeting with polite composure.

Hickey nodded and turned his attention back to Charlene. "Still keeping busy these days, Charlene?"

The conference might have ended, but it was still a public space. Yet Hickey addressed Charlene by her first name, and his tone with her was noticeably softer than it had been with Dalton.

It was clear Hickey made no effort to hide his admiration and fondness for Charlene.

Charlene simply nodded. "I am."

she would anyone else, never thinking much of

her, Charlene didn't feel awkward around Hickey.

meanwhile, glanced

greeting, Hickey made no further effort to include Vesta in the conversation. It was as if he had no real interest in

to her-after all, she'd

her smile falter

for his part, didn't seem to notice Hickey's lack of enthusiasm for Vesta. But he did catch that Hickey wanted

longer.

himself, he saw no reason to interrupt, so after

and she remarked, “It seem Mr. Watson and Mr. Ramirez both have quite a soft spot for Ms. Ross. Not long ago, Thorne and I ran into her

Mr. Ramirez

them, playing golf together..."

"My father and

even their first time meeting up." Vesta's lips curled in a small, knowing smile as she asked, feigning surprise,

frowned, shaking his head. "No, I had no idea." Apparently, his father had

could see right

she'd seen Abelard Ramirez, it had been clear he was rather fond of Charlene-she'd assumed he'd mention her to Dalton, and