Chapter 539

In the blink of an eye, PrimeStar's anniversary gala had arrived.

That afternoon, Charlene and Stewart set aside their work, spending hours getting ready before arriving at the venue dressed to the nines and right on time.

This year, they'd sent out a long list of invitations.

Not long after they entered, guests began to trickle in.

Dalton Ramirez was among the early arrivals.

Dalton didn't care much for either Charlene or Stewart. But it had been a while since he'd seen Vesta-work kept getting in the way. He knew Vesta would be at PrimeStar's celebration tonight, so he'd made a point of showing up early.

Stewart was across the room, busy greeting a group of newcomers.

Spotting Dalton, Charlene-despite her lack of fondness for him—dutifully approached with a practiced smile. "Mr. Ramirez, it's been a while. Please, come

in."

Dalton barely glanced at her. Given Charlene's polite tone, he saw no reason to stir up trouble, so he simply nodded in acknowledgment. His attention, though, was elsewhere; even as he responded, his eyes swept quickly over the bustling hall.

When he didn't spot Vesta, a flicker of disappointment crossed his face.

rarely showed up early to these sorts

events.

more guests arrived, Dalton withdrew his gaze and waved Charlene off with a


was only too happy

courteous smile. "Of course. We're expecting quite a crowd tonight.

tone was unmistakably that of a

decided not to make an issue of it. He simply

on without another

circle of guests when Thorne and

usually one of the last to arrive at these events. Seeing him so early caught

with The Henderson Group, she had no

beeline for Thorne,

a

glance. In a flat tone, she said to

a magnet for conversation

had Charlene finished her greeting when


to Thorne and Vesta.

here early tonight," someone

one of The Henderson Group's top partners

Vesta arrive, immediately made his way

"Mr. Henderson. Ms. Hawkins."

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