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 met Granger's gaze, her expression cooled a few

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

success-Charlene and Stewart had

smile was genuine.

had heard about PrimeStar's latest financial results as well. Hearing Granger offer his congratulations, he thought nothing of it; after all, Charlene was

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

a few words and ther turned back to Granger. But seeing she was


"Alright."

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

else going on, so I figured I'd come by early," Thorne replied, raising his glass as Granger and Moran each took

her eyes at Thorne's words, falling

one else

but lower his

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