Chapter 25

The evening's stillness was broken by Tiffany's voice. Charlene's eyes turned to the sound's origin. Thorne and Tiffany were standing there. She stopped in her tracks. Thome made no answer, a cigarette hanging from his lips. Thome was standing against the light, and from a distance Charlene could not make out his face. "I understand," answered Tiffany. Vesta is someone I've met a couple times. I've heard that she's just 25 years old and has already earned a PhD from a prestigious university. She is also incredibly beautiful, has a wild yet uncompromising character, and manages her family's company brilliantly.

The type of brilliance and appeal that would grab your attention is something that most ladies do not possess. However, Thorne, her background isn't so impressive. Have you given this any thought? "You—" Thome interrupted her. "I know what I want in a woman." "But—" scowled Tiffany. She didn't like Charlene, but she also didn't like Vesta. She wanted to say more, but she stopped when she saw Thome's disapproval, saying, "So protective." I can't even talk about it, can I?

Okay, then I won't discuss it. " With her cheeks flushed from the chilly night air, Charlene listened with her fists clenched. Falsely smiling, she turned to go, suddenly not interested in listening in. As she turned to go, Tiffany remembered something. In relation to Charlene, did she fail to notify her resignation? Are you getting ready to leave the company?" Coy said she made a mistake the day before yesterday," Thome said. Coy was a little unhappy, so I told him to accept the termination in line with company policy." Tiffany gave a sarcastic laugh.

"I get it. She seemed to be leaving on her own terms when she discussed it. Now it makes sense. Given how committed she is to you, I never thought she would go on her own. She was therefore sacked. " Funny." Tiffany laughed very loud. Thome said nothing, as if the situation didn't concern him. Charlene was on her way back to her room on the second floor when she almost ran into Terence, who was coming downstairs.

He jumped. Terence, who had recovered first, apologized and worriedly said, "Charlene, you okay?" With the exception of Irma, Terence was the only Henderson relative who showed her kindness. Charlene smiled and shook her head. "I'm fine." Terence was still quite young and naive when Charlene and Thorne were married. Throughout the years, he considered Charlene to be kind and lovely, constantly trying to make room for his brother. He believed he would treat his future bride like a queen if she could be like her. He liked Charlene even after he grew up and realized the story.

He genuinely remarked, "Charlene, you're great," while scratching his head at her seeming unhappiness, which was probably caused by something involving his brother. Thorne will realize that eventually, I'm sure. Take it easy on yourself. After pausing to avoid discussing the specifics of her impending divorce, Charlene said, "Thanks, Terence." "I'm going to have a drink now. It's growing late. You ought to get some rest. "Good night," said Charlene, smiling.

Before lying in her room, Charlene switched off the lights and made do with the dim bulb by her bed. She was just about to fall asleep when Thorne walked into the bedroom. Charlene's eyes opened. Thorne turned to face her, their gazes locking. In the past, she would have joyfully found his pajamas and leaped out of bed to hang his suit before giving him a bath. She did not, however, attempt to stand up. Rather, she closed her eyes slowly once again. Thorne was aware of the sharp contrast in her behavior, even though he had previously been careless and unresponsive to her acts of kindness.