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.

Gaylord dismissed the idea. He turned back to Charlene, giving her a polite smile. “It's nothing," he said lightly. "I've got something to take care

"Alright," Charlene replied.

he wasn't a mind reader-he could only guess at Gaylord's thoughts. Even so, that cold, determined look made it obvious Gaylord wasn't planning to

small laugh and commented, "That was the Hearst family's golden boy, right? I'd heard people say he was spoiled and impulsive, but from what I've seen, he seems pretty dedicated to his work." Charlene assumed he was just making conversation. She nodded, "He really is hardworking. He's pulled all-nighters without complaining, never shows up late or leaves early,

She'd been surprised herself.

Gaylord's privileged background, she'd

on a

to

with him had turned out to be much more pleasant than their awkward first meeting led her

waters-gauging Charlene's opinion of Gaylord. Hearing her

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

Gaylord looked at Charlene during their work discussion, it was obvious he admired her professionally-maybe even revered

imagine how Gaylord would react once he discovered she was the one he'd been searching for all

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