Chapter 277
As Charlene made her way forward to greet her business associate, she spotted a familiar figure emerging from behind him.
Her expression remained unchanged when she saw Henley.
Henley hadn’t noticed her yet, but a teenage boy, around seventeen or eighteen, standing next to him, waved enthusiastically toward another exit. “Mom, Sis, Dad and I are over here!”
Hearing the boy’s voice, Charlene suddenly halted, a realization dawning on her about who he was.
She turned her head slightly and, sure enough, there was Maureen and Vesta.
Maureen and Vesta both smiled warmly, while Jacques hurried over to them.
At that moment, PrimeStar’s partner, Teague, approached Charlene with a friendly grin, extending a hand in greeting. “Ms. Ross.”
Charlene unclenched her fists, redirected her gaze, and shook his hand with a smile. “Teague.”
It was then that Maureen and Henley noticed Charlene.
Henley’s brow furrowed slightly. Maureen’s smile faded a little.
Vesta, however, looked indifferent, seemingly unfazed.
Jacques, clueless about what his family was staring at, followed Henley’s gaze and caught sight of Charlene. Struck by her beauty, he couldn’t help but blurt out, “What a pretty lady!”
Vesta frowned at him, giving him a look.
Henley paused, patted Jacques on the shoulder, and said, “Let’s get in the car first.”
Jacques turned his attention back to them and suddenly remembered something, expressing his dissatisfaction, “Where’s my future brother–in–law? Why didn’t he come to pick up Dad and me? With that kinds of attitude, he thinks he can marry my beautiful and outstanding sister? Hmph, I’m the first to disagree.”
Vesta chuckled, giving him a light tap on the back of his head. “Thorne had an important meeting he couldn’t miss, but he knew you were coming to Starfall, so he canceled a dinner and booked a private room to welcome you. How’s that, satisfied?”
“Barely,” Jacques replied, lifting his chin with a touch of arrogance. “My sister is so beautiful and exceptional. If he wants to marry you, he should go above and beyond, shouldn’t he?”
Hearing Jacques‘ words, Vesta and Maureen laughed.
By this time, Charlene had finished her conversation with Teague.
They all got into their cars.
Just before getting in, Charlene overheard someone say, “What a striking family of four. Are they celebrities?”
“No idea, but their family vibe is so nice. I’m a bit envious.”
Charlene closed the car door, shutting out the sounds from outside.
She chatted with Teague during their hour–long drive, and by lunchtime, their car pulled up smoothly in front of
a restaurant.
Charlene and Teague had just stepped out when Henley and his group arrived.
Henley was surprised to see Charlene at the same restaurant.
His brow furrowed again.
Vesta, sensing his concern, offered a reassuring smile, signaling him not to worry.
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Before Thorne had officially filed for divorce from Charlene, she had been cautious around his family, not daring to upset Thorne in any way.
Now that the divorce was nearly finalized, Charlene would be even less likely to cause any trouble.
Henley understood Vesta’s reassurance.
But still, he worried about potential hiccups on such a joyful day.
Charlene didn’t pay them any attention.
Just then, Stewart arrived.
As soon as he stepped out of the car, he noticed Henley’s group and quickly locked eyes with Jacques
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