Divorce Time

Chapter 70

Kenton was a name known globally, yet he was surprisingly young and was just a tad over forty.

Tall and slender with rimless glasses on his nose, he went to the stage amidst thunderous applause as the host finished the introduction.

After reaching the center of the podium, his gaze swept over the audience, bringing an instant hush to the room.

“Thank you to the organizers for this heartfelt invitation…” he began, keeping his opening remarks brief.

After summarizing and affirming the exhibits at the show, he answered questions from some of the corporate attendees. Many people wanted to ask questions, but time was limited. Half an hour later, Kenton stepped down from the stage.

There were other segments to follow in the conference, and after stepping down, Kenton moved toward the front–row seat prepared for him by the organizers.

As he passed, several business tycoons in the front row stood to shake hands and greet Kenton, causing a wave of envy from those in the back, especially among some of the technical staff.

seat was Thorne. As Kenton approached,

Thorne, Vesta did

a handshake, “Mr. Wagner, it’s been

Kenton had met before. It was many years

Kenton extended his hand. “It has indeed been quite some time.”

it had been

Thorne. He was

Wagner, I’m Vesta. It’s a pleasure to meet

him. Kenton engaged in a half–hearted chat with them. Thorne sat, listening to the speakers on the stage. Vesta wanted to talk to Kenton, but with Thorne in between, it wasn’t easy. Noticing Thorne wasn’t initiating conversation with Kenton, she leaned in

chuckled. “Not

“Then why…”

why didn’t Thorne seize the opportunity to talk more

Kenton engaged in a lively conversation with a well–known business magnate to his left. Given her lower profile,