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

a business trip. He mentioned, “The roundtable in two days is all yours.”

assured him,

government–business discussion organized by the city

about thirty companies received an invitation to this event. Charlene, representing PrimeStar, arrived at the venue

refocused and walked up the steps into the hall.

figure, about to follow when someone called his

who it was. “Mr. Henderson.”

greeted him. “It’s been

Dalton agreed, “Indeed.”

as they made their

seat had a nameplate representing a company.

was already seated at hers

Thorne and Dalton noticed her presence.

Dalton observed her, he also realized Thorne’s company nameplate

Thorne appeared unfazed.

and rectangular, with Dalton seated directly across

and nodded, then turned to take

her phone and made no move to greet him.

towards her, saying, “You seem to have lost weight.