Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

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.

that surprised; Thorne rarely

events.

waved Charlene off with a quiet, "You should

only too happy to

quite a crowd tonight. If there's anything lacking in

tone was unmistakably

implication didn't sit well with Dalton, but he decided not to make an issue of it. He simply nodded,

on

chatted with the next circle of guests when

of the last to

Henderson Group, she had no choice

made a beeline for Thorne, pointedly

extended a hand; they

Vesta so much as a glance. In a flat tone, she said to

a magnet for

her greeting

to Thorne and Vesta.

You're here early tonight," someone

of The Henderson Group's top partners these

and Vesta arrive, immediately made

"Mr. Henderson. Ms. Hawkins."