Divorce Time

Chapter 162

“Of course, that was a joke.”

How could Stewart ever let Charlene pick up the tab?

Besides, he was also worried that Kenton would find out he took Charlene for drinks at the pub. After settling the bill at the bar, Stewart and Charlene left together.

The next day, Charlene drove to Kenton’s fancy mansion to pick him up at noon.

After Kenton got in the car, she asked, “Professor, where are we headed?”

Kenton gave her an address.

Half an hour later, they arrived at a restaurant and were led to a private dining room.

As they pushed the door open, two distinguished–looking middle–aged men were already seated inside.

pon seeing them enter, the two men stood up. “Ah, here you are.”

“Abelard Ramirez, Hickey Watson,” Kenton introduced them with his usual cool demeanor, “my student,

Charlene.”

position in the military, and the other was a heavyweight in politics.

and they shook hands

her composure and replied respectfully, “The honor is mine,

smiled, motioning for her to sit.

a few years now, always hoping Dr. Wagner would introduce us. But, everyone’s been so busy, we never found the time. Recently, our team has been looking into the system you developed, and as we all happened to have some free time these days, we thought it would be great to have a meal together and meet you in

Charlene engaged in conversation with

about systems, chips, energy…

remained silent on the side, focusing on his

Charlene a cup of

wisdom yet looking at Charlene with gentleness,

“Yes, twenty–five.”

Almost immediately, sensing the implication, Hickey jumped in with, “Got

said,

against divulging too much

and Hickey seemed quite

were not

of emotion passed through her eyes, clearly indicating

08:45

in

be on the horizon.