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.

offered them a friendly smile. Vesta had been smiling too, but as soon as she met Granger's gaze, her expression cooled

pull Granger along, but Granger stayed put and motioned for him to wait. Turning to Charlene, he said, "I've been following the news about

PrimeStar had achieved remarkable success-Charlene and Stewart had pulled

was

it; after all,

who had been working closely with PrimeStar, arrived, exuding his usual warmth.

few words and ther turned back to Granger. But seeing


"Alright."

way toward Thorne and Vesta, Moran grinned. "You're early today. When I

so I figured I'd come by early," Thorne replied, raising his glass as Granger and

eyes at Thorne's words,

one else around,

but lower

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