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

events.

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


too happy to

managed a courteous smile. "Of course. We're expecting quite a crowd tonight. If there's anything lacking in our hospitality,

unmistakably

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

moved on without

the next circle of guests when Thorne

Charlene knew Thorne was usually one of the last to arrive at these events. Seeing him so early

The Henderson Group, she

a beeline for Thorne, pointedly ignoring Vesta.

extended a hand; they

as a glance. In a flat tone, she said to Thorne,

magnet for conversation at social

greeting


to Thorne and Vesta.

You're here

heard The Henderson Group and PrimeStar have been working together seamlessly. PrimeStar is one of The Henderson Group's top partners these

Thorne and Vesta arrive, immediately made his way

"Mr. Henderson. Ms. Hawkins."

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