Chapter 144
Leah snorted, “She’s got some nerve!” As she spoke, her annoyance bubbled up again, “All these big shots showing up to Helena’s birthday party, they must be close, huh?”
“Not really,” Vesta’s tone was icy, “They’re barely acquaintances.”
In her view, Charlene got to know Kenton through Stewart.
Kenton showing up at the Ross family gathering was probably Stewart’s doing.
Hearing it, Leah said, “Oh, well, that’s a relief then.”
Granger and Moran were sitting at the table next to Vesta, not too far behind her.
Granger, who had been quietly enjoying his meal, paused when he heard someone mention Kenton attending the Ross family gathering. “The Ross family’s gathering?”
Moran explained, “Oh, today is also Charlene’s grandma’s birthday. They’re hosting the celebration on the same day as this side, and there’s a high overlap in the guest list due to Thorne and Vesta’s connection. Most of the guests overlapping are here with us now.”
He wasn’t aware of this before.
He had just overheard it in the banquet hall.
Granger caught on, “So, you’re saying the Ross family’s side is practically empty now?”
Moran shrugged, “Yeah. Heard three–quarters of the seats are empty.”
As he said this, he laughed, “To watch so many guests leave and not be able to keep them, that’s just sad-”
Even though he mentioned the Ross family’s misfortune, his tone was clearly schadenfreude.
Granger’s expression changed slightly, and he suddenly stood up.
Seeing this, Moran was puzzled, “What’s up?”
Granger replied, “I need to make a call.”
With that, he quickly turned and left without waiting for Moran to respond.
Seeing Granger hurry off, Vesta and Leah looked over.
Vesta inquired, “Where’s Granger off to?”
“He’s got something urgent, went to make a call.”
“Oh…” Vesta didn’t probe further.
There was an empty seat beside her, reserved for Thorne.
Katie checked the time, asking, “Vesta, Thorne’s not here yet? Maybe you should nudge him a bit?”
Vesta was thinking the same. She took out her phone to call Thorne. But the call didn’t go through.
Today, the Spencer family’s housewarming party was attended by numerous guests. The Spencer family had to go from table to table to toast with the guests, to get acquainted and foster relationships.
This process naturally involved Vesta.
After all, it was because of Vesta that the guests came to the Spencer family’s gathering.
And with Vesta there, the guests were certainly more inclined to give them face.
As they approached to toast, the guests politely stood up.
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After exchanging pleasantries, someone asked, “Ms. Hawkins, Mr. Henderson hasn’t arrived yet?”
Vesta replied, “He’s on his way, should be here shortly.”
No sooner had she finished speaking than someone not far off mentioned, “My friend told me Mr. Henderson went to the Ross family too.”
“Mr. Henderson went to Helena Ross‘ birthday party? Really?”
“The pictures are already out, could it be fake? Look for yourself.”
“This really is Mr. Henderson!”
Everyone’s gaze turned towards Vesta.
They didn’t have strong ties to the Spencer family. Their presence was partially out of respect for Thorne and
also because the Ross family’s business was faltering and unlikely to bounce back.
Now, not only had Kenton gone to the Ross family, but Thorne was also there for Helena’s birthday.
So, why were they here in the first place?
