Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne)

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.

Neither Vesta nor Henley had expected to bump into Teague, Charlene, and Stewart.

"Teague, what a surprise," Henley and Vesta replied with polite smiles.

After the pleasantries, Teague turned to Charlene and Stewart. "Mr. Hawkins, these two are-?"

Stewart's smile was cool. "No need for introductions. We already know each other."

Teague laughed. "Right, we met last time I was here my memory must be slipping."

He couldn't help but compliment, "Mr. Hawkins, Ms. Hawkins, your companies are doing incredibly well. It's honestly impressive."

Vesta and Henley exchanged a pleased look at the praise.

Ever since Neural Nexus Tech's R&D team had cracked a major technical barrier, news had spread fast. Their self-driving car division suddenly became a major player in the field.

Everyone in the industry was speculating that, if things went smoothly, Neural Nexus Tech's valuation could easily break a billion, maybe even higher.

As for Henley, thanks to Thorne's help, his previously stagnant teck firm was suddenly making real progress. They'd just achieved a breakthrough of their own, and the outlook was brighter than ever.

The unexpected good news from Neural Nexus Tech had the Hawkins and Spencer families riding high.

No wonder everyone was in such a good mood these days.

Leah, giddy at the thought of Vesta soon helming a billion-dollar company, shot Charlene a smug look. After all, all of this was thanks to Thorne.

Thorne must have foreseen all of this before handing the company over to his sister. When the news broke about Neural Nexus Tech's breakthrough, he hadn't even looked surprised.

With Neural Nexus Tech and Hawkins Technology both celebrating huge wins- and Thorne and Charlene set to divorce-it seemed every stroke of luck had landed squarely in the Hawkins family's lap.

Charlene and Stewart stood quietly by, never joining the conversation.

Vesta didn't even glance in Charlene's direction.

Once they reached the ground floor, the two groups parted ways.noveldrama

Back in the car, Stewart pulled out his phone to catch up on the latest news. Only then did he understand why the Hawkins and Spencer families looked so pleased.

"Thorne really is—"

Too generous for his own good!

He swallowed the rest of his thought, aware of how it might affect Charlene, but

inside, he couldn't help feeling a deep sense of injustice.

Back at the office, as Charlene and Stewart were planning their upcoming meeting, they suddenly

got word. the final million-dollar yet

compensation payment from Neural Nexus Tech had landed in their account.

Stewart paused in surprise. "They raised the money that quickly?"

Charlene nodded. "Looks like it."

A heavy silence fell between them.

After a while, they shifted back to work.

Later that afternoon, just after the meeting, Charlene's phone rang. It was Connie. "Charlene, did you hear about Neural Nexus Tech?"

"I heard."

"That bitch—she's got some nerve. If their self-driving car division really is that competitive, doesn't that mean?"

Charlene squeezed her mouse so hard her knuckles turned white. Before she could respond, Connie continued, “And I heard your bastard father's company is doing better and better. There's talk they might win the city's smart traffic platform contract. If they pull it off? Hawkins Technology will finally have a real

name in Starfall City."

In other words, Thorne had singlehandedly secured a foothold for Vesta and the

Hawkins family in Starfall.

Watching the Hawkins family's fortunes rise, Connie could barely contain her bitterness. "How is this fair? Those scumbags-why do they get to come out on

top?"