Chapter 345
Granger still didn’t pay any attention.
Just then, someone happened to come over and greet him.
The newcomer also knew Charlene and Stewart.
The four of them started chatting.
Leah was left standing awkwardly on the sidelines, feeling increasingly embarrassed until she had no choice but to make her exit.
Meanwhile, across the room, Moran looked over at Granger and said, “Granger seems to be hitting it off more and more with them.” By “them,” it was clear Moran meant Charlene and Stewart.
Vesta nodded in agreement.
After all, if Granger and Stewart were merely business partners, a quick hello and some polite small talk would have sufficed at such an event.
But here Granger was, engrossed in conversation with Stewart and Charlene, suggesting they were on the brink of friendship.
To Vesta, it made sense that Granger would befriend Stewart, as Stewart was certainly the kind of person worth getting to know.
Charlene was just a part of the package.
Thorne glanced over at Charlene and Stewart but didn’t seem too fazed.
Vesta turned her gaze away from them and happened to notice Gaylord Hearst make his entrance into the banquet hall.
Thorne followed her gaze and spotted Gaylord too.
Dressed formally, Gaylord looked even more striking and aloof than usual.
When Gaylord noticed Vesta and Thorne, he briefly met Vesta’s eyes before turning away to join his friends, entering the hall from the side.
Vesta watched him go, sighing with a helpless smile. “I guess he’s still mad at me for tipping off his family about his whereabouts. He hasn’t been taking my calls, and now he’s ignoring me even in person.” Thorne remarked, “Mr. Hearst is still young. It’s only natural for him to be a bit hot-headed.”
Vesta couldn’t disagree.
Unaware of what Vesta and Thorne thought, Gaylord had just stepped into the room and was about to greet the host when he caught sight of Charlene and Stewart.
His grip on his wine glass tightened momentarily.
He hadn’t expected Charlene and Stewart to attend the party tonight.
Charlene was decked out in a pale blue gown with fancy embroidery that really showed off her calmand classy vibe. She looked absolutely breathtaking.
It was the first time Gaylord had seen Charlene in such attire. He found it hard to tear his eyes away.
Noticing Gaylord’s distraction, his
friend followed his gaze and, upon seeing Charlene, exclaimed, “Wow,
she’s gorgeous! Who is she?ow
Gaylord snapped back to reality, replying, “Charlene.” “Charlene?! That’s Charlene? She’s that beautiful?”
Q.UMS
Gaylord didn’t respond, setting down his wine glass and making his way over to Charlene and Stewart. “Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Ross.”
Charlene and Stewart turned, surprised to see Gaylord.
They hadn’t expected him at the event either.
They nodded in acknowledgment.
Granger turned to see Gaylord and asked, “And who might this be?”
Stewart introduced him, “This is Mr. Hearst.”
He briefly explained Gaylord’s background and then introduced Granger, “This is Mr. Harden.”
Granger recalled hearing about the
Hearst family from Starfall City
before After Stewart’s introduce
he greeted Gaylord, “Mr. Hearst.”
After exchanging pleasantries, the group began to chat.
Throughout the conversation, Gaylord’s gaze frequently drifted back to Charlene.
Moreover, the way he looked at Charlene-
Noticing this, Granger’s grip on his wine glass tightened, and he glanced over at Gaylord.
Gaylord caught his look and returned it.
As their eyes met, an understanding passed between them. They both realized each other’s feelings for Charlene.
With that recognition, they fell into a tense silence.