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.

giving her a polite smile. “It's nothing," he

"Alright," Charlene replied.

a mind reader-he could only guess at Gaylord's thoughts. Even so, that

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, and he's actually quite talented.

She'd been surprised herself.

background, she'd

PrimeStar on a whim.

to

out to be much more pleasant than

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

heard that Gaylord had come back to the States because he admired

he admired her professionally-maybe even revered her. What Gaylord didn't know,

Gaylord's admiration just by virtue of her abilities, Granger could only imagine how Gaylord would react once

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