Divorce Time

Chapter 52

No way. I’m done with PrimeStar forever!” Raleigh declared without a backward glance as he stormed off.

Charlene really appreciated talent. Her eyes flicked to Stewart, who shook his head at her, suggesting she keep cool. Raleigh was a diamond they couldn’t afford to let go, even with his temper tantrum.

From the get–go, it was clear Raleigh harbored feelings for Vesta, something Stewart noted but considered a personal matter that didn’t concern him. However, Raleigh’s emotional reaction to Charlene’s arrival, spurred by his feelings for Vesta, crossed a line.

The core technology at CUAP was under a confidentiality agreement with the government, making Charlene’s role a secret. Raleigh’s impulsiveness and overestimation of Vesta meant that even if Charlene proved her worth, Raleigh might remain unconvinced, thinking Vesta could have done better. The scenario could lead to Raleigh feeling sidelined by Charlene, making him susceptible to manipulation and potentially causing significant damage to his career and the company.

Seeing Stewart’s confidence, Charlene felt reassured.

his throat and addressed the room, “Okay, Charlene may not have a PhD,

glances. They heard of Raleigh’s recent recommendation of a friend to Stewart. But the details were unclear, much like a similar incident the year before involving a supposedly top–tier university grad who turned out to be underqualified. Stewart’s choice to favor Charlene over a highly

mood, Stewart inquired about Raleigh’s current projects. Patton, who had been

about you take over

“Sure, happy to.”

“I’m looking forward to working

silently hoping Charlene would prove capable and not leave them to pick up the

Particularly concerned about the extra workload, Patton politely offered

was positive. That was something.