Chapter 55

When they got to the private dining area, Vesta and Jasmine were already there. "What's making you laugh so much?" Vesta inquired. "Oh, nothing," said Moran, laughing. Thorne and Jasmine left for home after supper, saying, "Just met a rather interesting character." Excited, Jasmine rushed upstairs after getting out of the car. "Mommy, Mommy!" Hearing the disturbance, Latonia came out of the kitchen. "Your mommy hasn't come home yet." "What?" Jasmine's enthusiasm subsided. "Why is Mommy always so busy these days?

"She went upstairs, complaining to herself." Mr. Henderson?" Latonia asked, noticing Thorne still hanging around downstairs. Thorne shook his head. "No worries," he said, going upstairs. Thorne saw that Charlene had not come back that evening. When Jasmine woke up the next morning, she was half expecting to have one of Charlene's handmade meals. She scowled when she saw that the breakfast on the table did not resemble Charlene's creation. "Why didn't Mama wake up to prepare breakfast?" Mrs. Henderson is not at home," Latonia retorted. It seemed strange to Jasmine. "Where has Mommy disappeared to?

Did she return to Grandma's house? "Maybe? Latonia couldn't be certain without Charlene's confirmation. Jasmine looked over at Thorne. "Dad..." Thorne said slowly, "If you want to know, call her." "I'll ask her tonight, then. " Charlene, meantime, had headed straight to the workplace after breakfast. Stewart's phone rang just as he was ready to talk to Charlene about developing a new product. "Has your company crossed paths with the Henderson Group? " the caller inquired. "What? " Stewart asked, looking at Charlene in shock before turning on the speakerphone.

Someone from the Henderson Group was looking to cause trouble for your company, but we managed to intervene. " Charlene's hands clenched at the sound of that. Charlene assumed Thorne wasn't interested in following Steward's mistreatment of Vesta because he didn't approach her about it after the dinner party. Not that he didn't give a damn. He basically chose to take action rather than argue with Charlene, making it obvious that she would suffer repercussions if she targeted Vesta! Stewart became aware of the situation. He patted Charlene's hand to reassure her. "Don't be concerned.

Our business has a close relationship with the government. They are unable to touch us. "Right." Otherwise, Thorne would have PrimeStar damaged, if not destroyed, in order to exact revenge on Vesta using his wealth and power. He was fiercely protective of Vesta! "If they can't get to PrimeStar, would they target the Ross family? " Stewart inquired, a little worried. Charlene gave a headshake. "No. Thorne would find it difficult to target the Ross family with Irma involved. "That's a relief..."

He would still like to honor Irma's dignity. Jasmine called Charlene as the day was coming to a conclusion. "When will you be returning home, Mommy? I'm really hungry. "Didn't you ask Latonia to prepare something for you?" "But I want your beef steak." She wanted it even more after not having it the last time. Charlene paused. "Dad's gone on a business trip, and I'm so bored," Jasmine said, rubbing her temples without answering. Please return home soon. Is Thorne traveling for work? Charlene paused at that. 09-53 SE Charlene could ignore Thorne, as their divorce was still pending. However, Jasmine was still in charge of her until she reached eighteen.