Chapter 64
The scene was chaotic, a modern–day Shakespearean drama unfolding at the edge of the dance floor. Connie had been all along. The f’s family did come from money, judging by their bold confrontation with the Hawkins family. Henley tried to ease the tensions, hist demeanor humble, attempting to reason with the furious party, but the girl’s family had none of it. Their barrage of insults left the Hawkins family looking visibly shaken, a storm cloud of humiliation brewing over them,
When the night seemed to hit its lowest, Thome made his grand entrance. In a move out of a Hollywood movie, he shed his jacket, draping it over Vesta’s shoulders, before exchanging a few hushed yet firm words with the girl’s elders. Without waiting for a response, he scooped Vesta up in his arms and left the scene with the confidence of a knight in shining armor
Thorne stepping in drastically changed the mood of the girl’s family. They tried to follow, maybe hoping to smooth things over, but they were stopped by the evening’s security discreetly set up by the dinner hosts.
As the video of the incident spread like wildfire across social media, the girl’s family’s initial bravado faded into a desperate attempt to reconcile with the Hawkins family. But Henley and his party, buoyed by Thorne’s assertive rescue, paid them no mind, their earlier anxiety replaced by silent solidarity as they followed Thorne out of the venue.
The buzz surrounding the event wasn’t just about the stars in attendance but the juicy drama that unfolded. Though Vesta and the other girl were strangers to the public eye, the story caught fire, fueled by the revelation that Thorne, a young and successful entrepreneur known for his low profile despite his high society lineage, was the knight in the tale.
The online world erupted with admiration for Thorne’s unexpected heroism and good looks, comparing him to his business achievements and social standing. Meanwhile, Vesta’s credentials as a PhD holder, racer, adventurer, and hacker at 25 sparked fantasies of her being a real–life heroine straight out of an adventure novel.
As fans started connecting the dots from past times Thorne was spotted at Vesta’s races, their cheer leading for the couple ramped up, painting their pairing as a match made in heaven. Speculation about the girl’s boyfriend trying to hit on Vesta seemed absurd to the public, given the evident disparity in charm and achievement between him and Thorne.
The saga left Charlene feeling out of the loop, especially after waiting for Thorne to pick her up from Sapphire Springs Resort, a plan forgotten in the evening’s drama. Unperturbed, she retreated into the night, her mind a whirlwind of thoughts, only to find solace in the comfort of her bed and the peace of a dreamless sleep.
