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 skin.

of them—at least not in the way they hoped. So, he and Gaylord were really just two sides

Charlene developed feelings for one of them—even if

her grandmother, and Granger


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, "How's Daisy doing these

warmed Granger's heart. "She's doing well. She called a couple of days ago and said she misses you said she wants to come back

smiled. "That'd

adding, "I heard Minnie's training has gone well this time, too. She'll probably win something

Jasmine,

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

"Granger!"

fell the instant

other

her eyes wide with surprise when she

had no

cold stare. "Why are

been distant with her, but this was the first


her with such

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