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.

her arm through Helena's, gently patting her hand

reassurance.

daughter's recovery and Charlene's own remarkable

She realized it was time to look forward

past dictate her mood. Gradually, her spirits

Ross family-six in total-were the first

restaurant.

Helena's new outlook, their group's

undisturbed.

couldn't be said for the Hawkins

they watched the Ross family disappear inside, Katie,

others couldn't hide their sour

heard all about

though Thorne's support had given Neural Nexus

recent investments had already gone up

having a direction was one thing; the

a huge

that, Georgina and Katie were both

Axiom Flux Technologies press conference, Charlene

Mr. Ashcroft

in cooperation with PrimeStar

achievement.

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

easily be worth billions.

was

really be so

Stewart hadn't contributed? Was it not secretly his

after all?

had publicly claimed

these thoughts swirling, the Hawkins and Spencer families couldn't

their mounting frustration.

felt it

balled her fists and said quietly, "Let's

of their thoughts, Katie and the others finally followed her into

restaurant.

later, after their meal, as Vesta and her group were leaving,

near

now, you know. If you hear of any nice girls, do let us

worry!

you don't need

pass up a chance

Stewart to a

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