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.

didn't let the provocation get under his skin. He wasn't

didn't seem interested in either of them—at least not in the way they hoped. So, he and Gaylord were really just two

had a choice, Granger would rather Charlene developed feelings for one of them—even if it wasn't him—than remain completely

home by her grandmother, and Granger had mentioned


she'd heard anything about Daisy. Unable to hold back, she asked, "How's Daisy doing these

doing well. She called a couple of days ago and

smiled. "That'd

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

mention Jasmine,

say more, the private dining room door swung

"Granger!"

fell the instant he

other

wide with surprise when she spotted Charlene.

no intention

fixed Leah with a cold

had always been distant with her, but this was the first time he'd


with

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