Chapter 495

He appeared here, but it wasn't as if he intended to join them or to stir up trouble.

Looking at Charlene, he spoke with an easy familiarity, "Heading out to eat with Mr. Harden?"

Charlene nodded. "Yeah."

"You'll be back later, right?"

"That's right."

She still had unfinished business to take care of and needed to return afterward.

Gaylord nodded. "Alright, I'll come find you a bit later then."

With that, he said nothing more. He glanced briefly at Granger before turning and walking away.

Granger knew perfectly well that Gaylord was provoking him.

Gaylord was making it clear that, while Granger had to go to great lengths just to invite Charlene out, Gaylord knew all about her schedule and had plenty of chances to spend time with her. He didn't even feel the need to play petty games or sabotage Granger's efforts.

get under his skin.

be told, from what he could see, Charlene didn't seem interested in either of them—at least not in the way they hoped. So, he and Gaylord

would rather Charlene developed feelings for

been taken home by her grandmother, and Granger had mentioned


they arrived at the restaurant, Charlene realized it had been some time since she'd heard anything about Daisy. Unable to hold back, she asked,

of days ago and said she

smiled. "That'd be

Daisy, Granger hesitated for a moment before adding, "I heard Minnie's training has gone well

Charlene heard him mention Jasmine, she lowered her gaze

Before she could say more, the private dining room door swung open

"Granger!"

fell the instant he heard

on the other hand, remained

surprise when she spotted Charlene. "What

no intention

Leah with a cold

distant with her, but


her with such

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