Divorce Time

Chapter 188

They had a couple of projects on the table that, when they really got down to it, could actually align with Neural Nexus Tech…

Charlene listened, her voice cool and detached, “Not sure. But let’s focus on the projects themselves for now, set personal grievances aside.”

“I get it.”

A little bit of attitude was okay, but when it came down to brass tacks, he never let his emotions get the best of him.

At this point, Stewart was actually looking forward to a call from Thorne.

But his hopes were dashed. Instead of hearing from Thorne, he received several other calls–all about new collaborations, but none from Thorne.

However, as the day neared its end, he got a call from an unknown number.

He glanced at it and decided to answer.

The voice on the other end got straight to the point: “Mr. Ferguson? This is Henley, Vesta’s father.”

Stewart stopped in his tracks.

briefly to say to Charlene, “Henley.”

at him, her silence saying more

years, Stewart knew exactly what she meant.

they might set aside past conflicts to collaborate. But with the Hawkins family, there was no need for such

his tone cordial but his gaze icy, “Ah, Mr. Hawkins, what can

was indeed looking for a collaboration

Stewart responded, “I understand Mr. Hawkins‘ proposal. If it’s a good fit, we’ll definitely consider Mr. Hawkins first. Rest assured.”

were carefully chosen, leaving

invite Stewart for a meal, but Stewart, claiming

the top families in the country, I get why they’re in the loop

even settled in properly yet but were already in the know, which suggested…

that the Hawkins family getting the news so quickly was likely through

Thorne’s feelings for Vesta and the relationship between Granger and Vesta, it

his good mood

aware that Charlene was probably

on, I’ve got money to burn. Let me treat you to a feast!”

wasn’t as bad as Stewart thought.