Chapter 228
When Leah saw Granger actually talking to Charlene, her eyes widened with surprise. She couldn’t help but ask Moran, “Why on earth is Granger talking to her?”
Before Moran could respond, Leah was already making her way over.
Maureen gently held her back and said, “They’re discussing business.”
“Business?”
“Yeah.”
Leah pursed her lips and huffed, trying to suppress her curiosity, though her eyes stayed glued to Charlene and Granger’s conversation.
Charlene was wearing a chic winter dress that day. Even without any special effort, she stood out effortlessly. Standing next to Granger, they looked surprisingly well-matched. Leah knew there was nothing between them, but it still made her uneasy.
She tugged on Moran’s sleeve, unable to resist asking, “Moran, what are they talking about? Why’s it taking so long?”
Leah’s feelings for Granger were pretty much an open secret.
Moran, who had known Granger for years, knew all too well that Granger wasn’t a fan of her slightly spoiled, high-maintenance personality. Plus, Granger had rejected her quite clearly. He chuckled, “It’s just small talk, you know how these things go.”
“Can’t they discuss business during the workweek?”
Moran wasn’t eager to continue the conversation. He was hoping to head inside and grab a cup of coffee, but Granger wasn’t back yet.
Just then, Thorne and Vesta finally arrived.
Moran waved them over, “Over here!”
Seeing them, Henley and his crew broke into welcoming smiles.
“Thorne, Vesta, made it!”
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Thorne nodded in augment but then noticed Charlene and Granger across the room.
As the Hawkins and Spencer families observed him, curious about his reaction, Thorne simply looked away and said, “I should go say hello.” Georgina and Maureen exchanged a glance.
Thorne walked off.
Vesta, still smiling, remarked, “Irma has good relations with them. Even if they’re divorced, it’s not like they’re going to make a scene.” When they ran into each other outside, a polite greeting was expected. Anything more than that was off the table.
Georgina and the others relaxed at this.
They had been worried…
Vesta glanced over at them and then nonchalantly turned her attention back.
Charlene, facing Henley and the others, noticed when Thorne and Vesta arrived.
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She hadn’t expected Thorne to head her way.
She furrowed her brow slightly.
“Mrs. Ross.” Thorne first greeted Helena.
Helena, who had been all smiles earlier, Immediately wore a more serious expression when he approached. “Mr. Henderson.”
Thorne wasn’t bothered by the chilly reception. He nodded at Charlene. Charlene turned away, ignoring him.
As Vesta had mentioned, Thorne just wanted to say hello. After that, he was ready to leave.
Before departing, he glanced at Granger, silently asking if he wanted to come along.
Granger told Helena and Stewart, “I’ve got to go, but let’s catch up next time.”
Stewart waved him off with a hint of annoyance.
Helena, however, nodded politely, “Sure, let’s chat again soon.”
With that, Granger and Thorne turned and headed back to the Hawkins and Spencer families.