Vesta had just returned from a business trip.

She was lost in thought when Gaylord interrupted, “Is there anything else you need?”

Vesta shook her head and asked, “You’ve been at PrimeStar for a while now. How are you settling in?”

“I’m doing well,” Gaylord replied. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll head upstairs.”

With that, Gaylord turned and walked away, leaving Vesta watching his retreating figure with a slight frown.

He had been upset with her for revealing his whereabouts to his family, and despite several attempts to reach him by phone, he hadn’t picked up. Finally running into him today, she thought he might have cooled off, but his demeanor was still noticeably colder than before.

She forced a smile, hoping he just needed more time to get over it.

Just then, her phone buzzed with a call from an unknown number. It was a lawyer from PrimeStar, representing Stewart, wanting to discuss contract termination.

Vesta’s expression turned serious. If Stewart had sent a lawyer, it meant the chances of resolving the issue amicably were slim.

With a heavy heart, she exited the lobby.

Shortly after Vesta left, Granger arrived at PrimeStar for a business meeting. Charlene, upon hearing of his arrival, left her office to meet him in the conference

room.

Gaylord, on his way to see Charlene in her office, found out she was with a business partner in the conference room. He initially thought it was just any partner, but learning it was Granger made him pause. After a moment, he decided to head there.

Charlene and Granger were deep in conversation when a knock interrupted them. Expecting Chester, Charlene was surprised to see Gaylord. “Gaylord? What’s ”

“I wanted to discuss something with you,” Gaylord said, his eyes, however, were on Granger.

“I can’t step away right now. Later, perhaps, Charlene replied, noticing the distance between her and Granger and the presence of others in the room. Gaylord nodded “Alright.”

He then politely apologized to Granger, “Sorry for the interruption.”

Granger didn’t respond verbally, but he understood why Gaylord had shown up unexpectedly.

After Gaylord left, Charlene and Granger resumed their discussion As Charlene delved into technical details with Lanny, Granger found his gaze lingering on her.

Yesterday’s incident at Neural Nexus Tech involved Charlene and Stewart seeking justice, and Granger didn’t see an issue with that. But overall, it seemed like a minor incident,

certainly not one warrantinela

contract termination.

Yet Charlene and Stewart seemed adamant about heading straight for a breakup,

as if the more Vesta had to pay, the happier they’d be.

But why?

Was it because of Thorne? Did Charlene still hold a grudge against Vesta for taking Thorne away?

If so, did it mean she hadn’t moved on from Thorne?

Granger’s gaze lingered on Charlene long enough for her to notice. She turned to

him, “Mr. Harden? Is there something bothering you?”