Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

Chapter 489

Meanwhile

Vesta handed a crisp envelope to her mother. "Here's the invitation you wanted."

“Perfect. Thank Thorne for me, would you?" Maureen replied, sliding the invitation into her purse. She paused, glancing up. "Are you coming with us to the auction tomorrow, or is Thorne picking you up?"

Vesta shook her head. "Neither of us will be going tomorrow."

Maureen's hand stilled over the zipper. "Alright," she said simply.

***

Auction night arrived, and Charlene made her way to the grand auction house with her aunt, Maisie.

As they checked in, Charlene spotted Maureen and Laverne just ahead in the line. The recognition was mutual-Maureen's expression barely shifted, but there was a faint furrow between her brows.

This evening's auction featured pieces so rare and valuable that only the world's wealthiest and most influential had managed to secure invitations. Most prominent families wouldn't even stand a chance.

If it hadn't been for Thorne, Maureen wouldn't have gotten her invitation either. But Charlene—well, given Stewart's current prominence and his close connection

to Charlene, it wouldn't have been difficult for him to help her obtain one.

With that thought, Maureen and Laverne averted their gazes and continued inside.

seats close to the front-right next to

when Moran entered the hall. He did a double take upon spotting Charlene, and then noticed she was seated beside Maureen. His eyes widened. What kind of high-stakes showdown was

date, then hurriedly texted

the diamond auction too-and

Thorne's reply was prompt.

Oh.

And that was it.

couldn't care

the screen, speechless. He glanced over at Charlene and Maureen's group again; Charlene noticed him

the other hand, offered Moran a polite smile. "Good evening, Mr.

gave her a sheepish grin.

brief exchange, Moran

arrived. His seat happened to

Maisie's, so he immediately noticed Charlene and Maureen as

and she returned the favor, pretending

see him. Still, like Moran, Dalton nodded politely to

after, the auction

the evening's

attraction a legendary

there were

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