Chapter 442

When Henley appeared, Charlene didn't look the least bit surprised.

The Starfall Smart Transit Project was crucial to the Hawkins family's tech company, yet she had swooped in and snatched it from under their noses at the last minute. How could they possibly sit still after that?

And it's not as if this was the first time she'd pulled something like this.

She would find opportunities to strike again in the future.

The bidding was over-this project was out of the Hawkins family's reach now.

So, if Charlene guessed right, Henley was here to make sure she didn't pull off another coup like this.

But how did he plan to persuade her?

Of course, he'd try to appeal to her emotions.

It was the cheapest tactic, after all.

But Charlene had no intention of playing along with his act.

She turned around, and just as he was about to speak, she cut him off. "I remember the last time Katie announced in front of everyone that I wasn't her granddaughter. You've been living in Starfall for over half a year now, and I've run into you enough times, Mr. Hawkins, but not once have you ever publicly acknowledged me as your daughter-"

She paused, her voice chilling as she met his gaze. "So tell me, Mr. Hawkins, now that you're here, what exactly do you think you can say to me?”

Charlene made it perfectly clear-whatever remained of their father-daughter relationship was gone.

searching for words, when Stewart's laughter rang out from behind him. "He's right, Mr. Hawkins. After everything that's happened, what could you possibly have to

brow furrowed. "Mr. Ferguson, this is

Stewart scoffed. "You're suddenly on such familiar terms? Funny, I don't recall you calling her that

had said everything that needed to

in dragging this out any longer. Turning to

the cold indifference in her eyes and realized, maybe for the first time, that she truly no longer saw

another glance,

chance to speak the entire

Stewart standing there, even if he'd wanted to convince Charlene,

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"After

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nerve to come to

talk about family? Shameless.”

just smiled. "You get used to

Hawkins and Spencer families

well

head. "She

Katie scowled.

right-Henley's visit was all about making sure she didn't cost

a snort. "This was a fluke. She managed to beat us once, but does she really think she

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