Chapter 282

As Granger's eyes landed on Charlene amidst the bustling party scene, he noticed her calm demeanor even as Thorne and Vesta approached. With a slight, knowing smile, he said, "I'll be right back." Charlene and Stewart nodded in acknowledgment.

Granger exchanged a few words with Thorne and Vesta before Dalton arrived. Spotting Vesta, Dalton instinctively gravitated towards her.

"Ms. Hawkins," he greeted her with a polite nod.

"Mr. Ramirez," she replied, returning his smile.

Dalton had been swamped with work lately, and seeing Vesta after this hiatus brought a familiar admiration to his eyes. He subtly took in her presence before turning to greet Granger and Thorne. PrimeStar was currently a vital partner for The Ramirez Group, and Dalton was well aware of the stakes. After a brief chat with Granger, he made his way over to Stewart, initiating a greeting. Once done, Dalton turned to Charlene, addressing her with a measured, "Ms. Ross."

Charlene responded with a silent smile.

The invitations for PrimeStar's gala had been distributed, but The Ramirez Group had been noticeably excluded. Dalton only discovered this oversight earlier that evening.