The news about Axiom Flux Technologies had already reached the Ross family.

Charlene's recent success made both Vernon and Helena genuinely happy for

her.

To celebrate, the family decided to take her out for lunch that Saturday.

As Vernon's car approached the restaurant and was about to enter the parking

garage, another car nearly sideswiped them. The other driver had clearly

misjudged their speed-it was obviously their fault-but Vernon, ever the

gentleman who believed in keeping the peace, decided not to make a fuss.

Technically, Vernon had the right of way; his car was ahead, and he should have

entered first. But the other driver tried to cut him off. Vernon frowned, rolled down

his window, and prepared to reason with them.

It seemed the other party also wanted to make their case; their window came

down at the same time.

But as soon as Vernon saw who was sitting inside, his expression turned icy.

Henley hadn't expected to see Vernon and Helena either. Whatever words she'd

had ready died in her throat.

Maureen, sitting in the passenger seat, and Katie Hawkins in the back, along with

Georgina Spencer in the following car, all recognized Vernon as well.

None of them could quite believe the coincidence.

Vernon turned his gaze away and, before Henley could react, drove his car

smoothly into the garage.

The outing had started off on a cheerful note, but Helena's face hardened the

moment she spotted Henley and the others.

arm through Helena's, gently patting

reassurance.

her daughter's recovery and Charlene's own remarkable

a wave of comfort. She realized it

her mood. Gradually, her spirits

total-were the first

restaurant.

their group's

undisturbed.

said for the Hawkins and

they watched the Ross family disappear inside, Katie, Georgina,

hide their

too, had heard all

though Thorne's support had given Neural Nexus

recent investments had

thing; the actual future of Neural

huge

Georgina and Katie were

Technologies press conference, Charlene

Ashcroft himself had confirmed

cooperation with PrimeStar was

achievement.

true, then Charlene's value had skyrocketed overnight-she

easily be worth billions.

how was

really be so talented

true that Stewart hadn't contributed? Was it

after all?

Charlene had publicly claimed all

the Hawkins and Spencer

their mounting frustration.

it most

and said quietly,

out of their thoughts, Katie and the

restaurant.

an hour later, after their meal, as Vesta

voices near

Stewart's single now, you know. If you hear of

don't worry!

you don't

never pass up

to a good

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