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.

provocation get under his

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

Charlene developed feelings for one of them—even if it wasn't him—than remain

back, Daisy had been taken home by her grandmother,


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

warmed Granger's heart. "She's doing well. She called a couple of days ago and

"That'd be

Minnie's training has gone well this time, too. She'll probably

mention Jasmine, she lowered her gaze

"Mm." Before she could say more, the private dining room door

"Granger!"

instant he heard

the other hand, remained completely

in, her eyes wide with surprise when

no

fixed Leah with a cold stare. "Why

been distant with her, but this


with such undisguised

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