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.”

and promptly

a business trip.

him, “No problem.”

referred to was a government–business discussion organized by the city

companies received an invitation to this event. Charlene, representing PrimeStar, arrived at the venue and encountered a familiar face as she

and walked up the steps into

follow when someone called

turned to see who it was. “Mr.

greeted him. “It’s been a while.”

Dalton agreed, “Indeed.”

as they made their

seat had a nameplate representing a company.

at

and Dalton

realized Thorne’s company nameplate was right next to Charlene’s.

Thorne appeared unfazed.

table was long and rectangular, with Dalton seated directly across from Charlene and Thorne.

then turned to take

in her phone and

saying, “You seem