Divorce Time

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Chapter 302

After work, Charlene and Stewart arrived at Kenton’s villa just as Kenton was frowning into his phone, deep in conversation.

Seeing them, he ended the call, sat down, and said, “I’ve gone through your latest research. There are a few folks interested in meeting you. I’ll introduce you when the opportunity arises.”

Charlene nodded obediently. “Okay.”

Her research had been earmarked for a national project. Kenton continued discussing the related matters with

her.

Later, Charlene and Stewart sought Kenton’s advice on a few issues. It wasn’t until late into the night that they finally left.

The next morning at the office, Charlene was going through resumes that the company’s HR had pre–screened for the tech department.

She paused suddenly as she scanned through them.

Stewart, who was nearby, noticed her change in expression and asked, “What’s up?”

“Vesta’s resume,” Charlene replied.

Stewart raised an eyebrow and chuckled, “She actually applied again? Talk about persistence.”

said nothing and promptly passed on Vesta’s resume.

travel out of state for a business trip.

assured him, “No

roundtable Stewart referred to was a government–business

received an invitation to this event. Charlene, representing PrimeStar, arrived at the venue and encountered a

then refocused and walked up the steps

retreating figure, about to follow when someone called his name, “Mr. Ramirez.”

who it

“It’s been

Dalton agreed, “Indeed.”

their way upstairs to the conference room.

had a nameplate representing a company.

seated at

Thorne and Dalton noticed her

Thorne’s company nameplate was

Thorne appeared unfazed.

and rectangular, with Dalton seated directly across from Charlene and

nodded, then turned to take his seat next to

in her phone and

saying, “You seem to