Chapter 34

"I heard he's Bernice's ex-husband, but apparently, they're divorced now." "Do you think he's trying to win Bernice back?" Speculation buzzed through the crowd, adding fuel to the already heated atmosphere. Suddenly, a voice sliced through the tension, momentarily quieting the murmurs. "What's going on? Mind if I join the conversation?" The voice, familiar to everyone except Darlene, caused a collective intake of breath as people recognized it. Bernard slowly turned, a smile spreading across his face. "Mr. Parker, what a surprise. Allow me to handle the situation." The voice belonged to Henry, whose mere presence was enough to instill fear and silence in the crowd. Ignoring Bernard, Henry's attention immediately shifted to Bernice standing behind him, his gaze appraising her with unsettling intensity. "I've heard the chairman of VitaCare Pharmaceutical Group is a beauty, but I didn't expect her to be this stunning! Tell me who's been bothering you. I'll take care of it." Bern