Chapter 767

Charlene and Stewart always seemed so close. He never would have imagined that she would actually be sleeping with Thorne.

She had already stolen so much from Vesta, yet it still wasn't enough. She actually had to get her hands on Vesta's boyfriend, too.

"Raleigh, I asked you a question. Why are you spacing out? You look terrible."

Raleigh ground his teeth, gripping his phone with white-knuckled force. His expression was dangerously dark.

Hearing his coworker's voice, he slowly snapped back to reality, remaining silent.

The next day, Charlene and a few of her engineers headed to The Henderson Group once again.

Unfortunately, they ran into Raleigh's group by the lobby elevators for a second

time.

Naturally, a few of the company's employees were waiting with them.

Raleigh watched as The Henderson Group staff enthusiastically greeted Charlene, and as the PrimeStar team seamlessly backed her up in conversation. It was glaringly obvious that everyone from her own company to their current clients— absolutely adored her.

Some of the staff even actively sought her advice on technical issues.

Whenever they asked her a question, Charlene would answer in a soft, even tone.

She looked like the picture of grace, quiet brilliance, and perfection. Who could have ever guessed just how sickening she truly was behind closed doors?

A heavy dose of irony filled Raleigh's cold eyes at the thought.

She really put on a great act.

The elevator chimed as it arrived at the ground floor. Just as they were about to step inside, a voice called out, "Hold the doors."

Raleigh paused at the familiar sound. He glanced over his shoulder and, sure enough, saw Vesta hurrying toward them.

Vesta smiled when she spotted him. "I heard EchoWave was partnering with The Henderson Group, but I didn't expect to see you here so soon-"

Her words caught in her throat as she noticed Charlene standing in the elevator car.

Charlene had recognized Vesta's voice the second she spoke.

When Vesta looked her way, Charlene simply stared right through her.

Vesta quickly averted her gaze and stepped into the elevator alongside Raleigh.

The employees inside immediately recognized Vesta and eagerly offered their greetings.

She smiled and nodded in return.

After discovering the truth about Charlene and Thorne the day before, Raleigh had debated whether or not to tell Vesta.

In the end, he had kept his mouth shut.

But just now, he had noticed the way Vesta's eyes instantly frosted over the second she saw Charlene. Meanwhile, Charlene didn't show a single ounce of quilt or panice Instead, she had callously turned her face away, acting as if Vesta was entirely beneath her notice.

Raleigh pressed his lips together, glaring coldly at Charlene. Having finished her polite small talk with the others, Vesta turned to him. "Is this your first time at the office?"

Raleigh snapped out of his daze. "I was here yesterday."

Remembering why she would be there, he asked, "Are you here to see Mr. Henderson?"

At the mention of Thorne, Vesta offered a gentle smile. "Yes, he set up a business meeting for me."

"I see..."

It had only been a few days since Raleigh learned that Thorne had bought Neural Nexus Tech: company worth billions of

vel

dollars-and gifted it directly to Vesta for her birthday.

Plus, seeing them together recently, it was obvious how fiercely protective and devoted Thorne was to Vesta. The depth of his feelings for her was undeniable.

As for whatever was going on between him and Charlene...

Noticing Raleigh's icy glare directed at Charlene, Vesta offered him a soft smile. "Are you in a bad mood? Why do you look so pale? Or did you just not get enough sleep last night and overwork yourself?" '

Raleigh refocused on her, feeling a rush of warmth in his chest at her genuine

concern.