Chapter 146

After that moment, silence settled between them.

Charlene's cousins hadn't really met Thorne before. Now, faced with him in the flesh, curiosity sparked in their eyes as they sneaked peeks at him.

Thorne, having held a position of power for many years, carried an air of authority effortlessly. His every move radiated a certain dominance, even without trying.

Noticing their gaze, he shot a brief look their way.

Unable to meet his intense stare, they quickly averted their eyes, too intimidated to look again.

Thorne didn't make any effort to continue the conversation, nor did he offer any pleasantries; he simply looked

away.