Chapter 438

Sybil's treatment plan wasn't going to be finalized so quickly.

The next day, after a stop at the hospital, Charlene headed back to work as usual. Teague had flown in from out of state for a meeting with her and Stewart.

At lunchtime, Charlene and Stewart took Teague out for a meal.

Their partnership was more or less settled, so on the way, Stewart asked Teague when he planned to head back.

Teague grinned. "I'm staying a couple extra days this time. I've got another business meeting tomorrow."

Stewart perked up, curiosity in his voice. "Oh? What kind of business?"

"It's with Neural Nexus Tech," Teague replied.

At that, both Charlene and Stewart's smiles faded a little.

Teague didn't notice the change in their expressions. He had no idea about the tangled history between PrimeStar and Neural Nexus Tech.

He went on, "Neural Nexus Tech made a big technological breakthrough recently -word is, the whole industry's buzzing about their prospects. Yesterday, Mr. Hawkins from Neural Nexus Tech called and asked to meet. I thought it sounded promising, so I agreed."

Charlene and Stewart had been so swamped lately, they hadn't kept up with the latest industry news. Hearing this now, their faces darkened.

After a quick glance at Charlene, Stewart managed a noncommittal, "Is that so..." They chatted for a while longer until they reached their destination.

After lunch, just as they were about to leave the restaurant, they ran into Vesta and her group at the elevator.

"Mr. Hawkins!" Teague greeted Vesta and Henley with genuine warmth.

nor Henley had expected to bump

and Vesta

Charlene and Stewart. "Mr. Hawkins,

"No need for introductions.

last time I was here my memory must be

"Mr. Hawkins, Ms. Hawkins, your companies are doing incredibly well. It's honestly

a pleased look at the

team had cracked a major technical barrier, news had spread

the industry was speculating that, if things went smoothly, Neural Nexus

previously stagnant teck firm was suddenly making real progress. They'd

news from Neural Nexus Tech had

such a

company, shot Charlene a smug look. After all, all of this was

company over to his sister. When the news broke

huge wins- and Thorne and Charlene set to divorce-it seemed every stroke of

and Stewart stood quietly by, never joining the

glance in Charlene's

the ground floor, the

pulled out his phone to catch up on the latest news. Only then did he understand why the Hawkins and

"Thorne really is—"

for

of his thought, aware of how it might affect Charlene,

he couldn't help feeling a deep sense of

office, as Charlene and Stewart

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