Divorce Time

12:11

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

for a business

assured him,

government–business discussion organized by the city council.

to this event. Charlene, representing PrimeStar, arrived at the venue and encountered

refocused and walked up the steps into

retreating figure, about to follow when someone called

see who

greeted him. “It’s been

Dalton agreed, “Indeed.”

exchanged pleasantries as they made their way upstairs

seat had a nameplate

seated at

Thorne and Dalton

her, he also realized Thorne’s company nameplate was

Thorne appeared unfazed.

and rectangular, with Dalton seated directly across from Charlene

then turned to take his seat

was absorbed in her phone and made

leaned slightly towards her, saying, “You seem