Thorne was intently focused on the stage, oblivious to Vesta's gaze.

Vesta pressed her lips together, forcing herself to look away.

The Axiom Flux Technologies launch event had been a resounding success.

When Charlene and Mr. Ashcroft stepped down from the stage, they were met

with another wave of enthusiastic applause.

The CEOs and executives in attendance immediately got up to congratulate Mr.

Ashcroft and Charlene as they made their way off the stage.

Stewart was among the first to approach Charlene.

It was already clear that Axiom Flux Technologies' self-driving car was about to

make waves both at home and abroad.

Charlene's value was about to soar to new heights.

Having known Charlene for years, Stewart felt genuinely happy for her. As he

walked up, unable to resist, he pulled her into a hug and said, "Congratulations."

Charlene smiled. "Thank you, Stewart."

Her voice was soft, and no one else caught the way she addressed him.

Everyone here was in the tech business; they all understood how vital talent was

to success.

At this moment, they were eyeing Charlene with even more interest than Mr.

Ashcroft himself.

After all, someone like her was a walking goldmine. If anyone could recruit her to

their company-

These business moguls were running the calculations in their minds, but none

dared make a move before Mr. Ashcroft. This was, after all, Axiom Flux

Technologies' big day, and it wouldn't do to disrespect him.

So, they all offered their congratulations to Mr. Ashcroft first.

that was done, they were eager to approach

them to

months, Charlene and Stewart had often attended

of the executives

she'd just been Stewart's girlfriend in their eyes, hardly attracting

real attention.

when Charlene's research paper made headlines, her reputation

Stewart's plus-one, but a

right.

a genius, and now it seemed his

to see how well-matched

today's Axiom Flux Technologies launch had upended those

just talented-she was a technological

genius, but to find

It seemed

couldn't help

Charlene, someone teased, "Mr. Ferguson,

keeping Ms. Ross's talents under wraps all

"Isn't that the truth?"

her under wraps?

eye for talent that I

had already shifted to

Stewart, everyone turned to Charlene,

extra polite.

Charlene replied, "Thank you."

company is working on

tech projects. Ms. Ross,

think you might have time

soon? I'd love

with you in detail."

answered before another executive cut in,

cutting-edge. Now, at my

Stewart were surrounded by a lively, jostling

he was, watching the scene

without moving.

hands clenched tightly

glanced at Thorne

didn't seem to notice

was as if

all. He hadn't so

glanced in her direction

felt like ages.

had grown pale, and her grip tightened

Charlene in the distance.

exactly what this

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