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.
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 introduction, 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.

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The readers' comments on the novel: Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne)
It is now mind numbing excruciating and irritating in the Chinese version where Thorne is ambiguous and now openly again intimate with Vesta, she leans and mutters sweetly holding his arm! And her clan are viciously demeaning Charlene while Thorne is within hearing distance. There is no justice no reparations for Charlene. Utter disheartening this novel is now...
Thorne must have bashed his head somewhere....
Chapters 480 and on are repeat from previous chapters. What's up with that? Time to stop reading this novel....
Thanks for the update. Keep them coming please!...
Any hope for Vesta being brain-dead?...
Thanks PINKK889 for the info. The same version is also on You tube except dubbed in English and titled “ I divorced my husband who cheated now begging me to come back” Enjoy...
Gosh, this is excruciating ! The slow pace made me leave this for over 3 months. Was just taking a peek and not much development. Btw they have now made this into a 3hr 40 min long drama.Available on daily motion under, the name, next chapter without you. But all the other fringe characters such as York Granger Gaylord are missing in the movie. Ending is very satisfying, practical and apt. She chooses to leave thorne and jasmine and be with Stewart. Vesta and family are inter national wanted Criminals. Not sure if they replicate the same on here. As this book is now on the app for more than 9 months, have a feeling it'll be another 6 to 9 months before this is completed!...
Stewart and Charlene will the best match, both power players!...
Can't wait to read where Charlene will start another relationship... God for is she gets back with Thorne... She needs to be with York or Gaylord (to annoy vesta) or granger (to annoy Thorne)...
I know its ur story and u obviously have ur own plot line and all and have every right to build the story as u like but what writer provide isnt just entertainment, but they shape the narrative of young minds. So I would say that romanticing cheating is, or rather THORNE'S behaviour, wrong for all the reasons..give york a chance ..that will be way more satisfying...again all of this is just my point of view but if charlene and thorne get back together, its not the story im looking for...