Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne) novel Chapter 700

The next day, Charlene and Stewart attended a cocktail party together.

They hadn't been there long when Vesta and her entourage arrived, their eyes immediately landing on the pair across the room.

The moment they saw Charlene, the expressions on Leah and Rhoda's faces soured. The reason was simple: Charlene was wearing the very gown that Vesta had been admiring just a few days prior.

The dress was worth over a million dollars, and in the past, Vesta would have bought it without a second thought. But this time…

Beyond the gown, the bracelet and necklace Charlene wore were masterpieces from a renowned designer, valued at nearly ten million.

While Vesta's own dress and jewelry were new and from a designer label, they were simply not in the same league as Charlene's.

Vesta had built a reputation as the city's fashion icon, known for her untouchable collection of couture and rare jewels, and coupled with her striking looks, she had captivated everyone. Her style was so influential that many of Starfall's socialites watched her closely for fashion cues before any high-profile event.

Tonight, however, though Vesta was still radiant, whispers began to circulate. People noticed that her attire, while elegant, seemed almost modest by her usual standards. The hushed discussions all revolved around the same questions: Why was she dressed so… humbly? Was there trouble between her and Thorne? Had he cut her off?

Then it dawned on some that it had been quite a while since Vesta and Thorne had appeared at a party together, a stark contrast to the past when she was a constant presence by his side.

Charlene knew little more about high fashion than the average socialite. She followed his gaze and shrugged. "I have no idea."

"She's always been so ostentatious," Stewart mused. "I can't believe she'd choose to wear something inferior if she had better options. Do you think something is really going on with them?"

Charlene just shook her head again, indicating she didn't know.

Stewart frowned, his suspicion growing. "Could they really be having problems? But that can't be right. I haven't heard a thing."