Chapter 523

Stewart glanced over with concern. "How are you feeling now? Is anything bothering you? If you're not up for it, we can always postpone the morning meeting..."

"I'm fine," Charlene replied.

As she answered, she suddenly realized she wasn't wearing yesterday's clothes. Instead, she was dressed in the pajamas she'd packed herself. She felt fresh and dry-apparently, someone had helped her shower and change.

She wondered if Thorne had arranged for hotel staff to help her, or if... well, it didn't really matter. It wasn't something worth bringing up with Stewart anyway. After exchanging a few more words, they ended the call.

It was getting late. Charlene decided not to dwell on whatever happened last night. She got ready for the day, touched up her makeup, grabbed her bag, and headed out.

As soon as she stepped into the hallway, she nearly bumped into Thorne and Vesta.

Charlene paused. Thorne and Vesta also stopped in their tracks. Vesta's expression turned cold the moment she spotted Charlene.

"Charlene."

Just then, Stewart came out of his room. Seeing Thorne and Vesta together, he clenched his jaw and walked straight toward them.

Charlene looked away.

nodded politely. "Mr.

no idea when Vesta had arrived in Jade City. Seeing her with Thorne, and hearing Thorne greet him, Stewart ignored them and turned to

She nodded. "Alright."

way


that moment, Gaylord stepped out of his room. He was surprised to see Thorne, Vesta, Charlene, and Stewart all waiting for the elevator at the same time, and he paused briefly. However, Charlene and Stewart stood at a different

more than a passing glance. He

up with the other PrimeStar engineers at the hotel

couple of times When she saw Thorne

a smile, "Vesta, over here!"

crossed

then, the car for Charlene's group arrived. Without another glance

got in and

the meeting, Thorne was present, but Vesta

resist a jab.

half-expected Vesta to be there as

Charlene remained silent.

went


according to plan,

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