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."

had. In the past, she'd greeted Hickey as she would anyone else, never thinking much of it. But now, with Dalton standing beside her, she

York's recent pursuit of her, Charlene didn't feel awkward around Hickey. After

meanwhile, glanced down

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

Hickey would have at least mentioned Neural Nexus Tech to her-after all, she'd only been invited

smile falter

of enthusiasm for Vesta. But he did catch that

longer.

exactly fond of Charlene himself, he saw no reason to interrupt, so after saying his

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

and Mr. Ramirez were

them, playing golf together..."

and Hickey, playing golf with Charlene and

lips curled in a small, knowing smile as she asked, feigning surprise, "You didn't

had no idea."

could see

last time she'd seen Abelard Ramirez, it had been clear he was rather fond of Charlene-she'd assumed he'd

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