Chapter 540

The Albright family was one of the most prominent names in Starfall, so it was hardly surprising to Charlene that Moran had received an invitation. She greeted them with effortless poise as they entered. "Mr. Harden, Mr. Albright, welcome."

Though Moran occasionally crossed paths with Charlene at social events, it had actually been a long while since they'd exchanged even the most basic of pleasantries.

Granger, on the other hand, barely acknowledged her. When he noticed Charlene's polite but distant demeanor, he couldn't help but arch an eyebrow. She was moving through the room with the grace and assurance of a true hostess, greeting guests with practiced ease, which made his brow arch even higher.

It had been some time since Granger had last seen Charlene as well.

He was just about to speak when his eyes landed on Thorne and Vesta across the ballroom.

Moran noticed them too. His eyes widened in surprise. "Thorne and Vesta are here already?"

Granger felt a flicker of surprise himself. He glanced over, about to look away, when Thorne and Vesta spotted them as well.

friendly smile. Vesta had been smiling too, but as soon as she

put and motioned for him to wait. Turning to

had achieved remarkable success-Charlene

smile was genuine. "Thank

it; after all, Charlene was one of the company's key figures, and it was only natural for Granger

had been working closely with PrimeStar, arrived,

kind." Charlene shook his hand, exchanged a few words and ther turned back to Granger. But seeing she was needed elsewhere, Granger spoke first. "Go ahead, don't det us keep you. We'll head over


"Alright."

their way toward Thorne and Vesta, Moran grinned. "You're early today. When I first spotted you, I thought I must be seeing

raising his glass as Granger and

lowered her eyes at Thorne's

one

lower his voice

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