After they'd finished discussing work, Charlene noticed Gaylord lingering behind. He didn't leave right away-instead, he cast a thoughtful look at Granger. Uncertain whether the two knew each other outside the office, Charlene asked,

"What's up?"

Gaylord, for his part, had been puzzled by Granger. He'd observed Granger's obvious interest in Charlene, yet Granger had never actually made a move. Gaylord had started to wonder if maybe Granger was over her after all.

But from what he'd seen today, it was clear that Granger liked Charlene—a lot— and showed no signs of giving up.

That realization led him to another: maybe Granger already knew Charlene was still married. Maybe he even knew who her husband was.

Gaylord considered prying for information about Charlene's husband. But remembering the sharp look Granger had given him earlier, he doubted Granger would share anything-if he knew, he certainly wouldn't spill it to a rival.

Besides, asking outright would only reveal that Gaylord himself wasn't fully in the loop about Charlene's personal life, which would put him at a disadvantage. Not exactly a wise move.

“It's nothing," he

"Alright," Charlene replied.

only guess at Gaylord's thoughts. Even so, that cold, determined look made it

spoiled and impulsive, but from what I've seen, he seems pretty dedicated to his work." Charlene assumed he was just making conversation. She

She'd been surprised herself.

Gaylord's privileged background,

on

him to

as he had, and working with him had turned out to be much more pleasant than their awkward first meeting

of Gaylord. Hearing her speak so positively

that Gaylord had come back to the States because he admired PrimeStar's programming language. In

during their work discussion, it was obvious he admired her professionally-maybe even revered her. What

imagine how Gaylord would react once he discovered she was the one

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255