Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne) novel Chapter 542

Most people at the event, just like Dalton and Moran, assumed Charlene had only gotten to know Professor Kenton and his wife because of Stewart.

Especially tonight—with Stewart’s parents, Hector and Darleen Ferguson, and the Vernons all present.

When people saw Hector, Darleen, and the Vernons greeting each other so warmly, like old friends, their closeness all but confirmed everyone’s suspicions—they looked every bit the perfect extended family.

No one really noticed when Gaylord arrived.

He overheard the whispered discussions about Charlene and Stewart, but he still doubted there was anything romantic between them. As for Kenton, given how capable Charlene was, maybe she’d already become his protégé.

At the moment, Stewart was the most sought-after bachelor in their social circle.

The Ross family didn’t exactly count as upper crust in Starfall’s elite circles, so the idea that Stewart might be settling down with Charlene left many feeling a little bitter—though, truth be told, most still didn’t take Charlene too seriously.

The notable exception was the handful of domestic tech tycoons, who showed Charlene every courtesy. After exchanging pleasantries with Professor Kenton and his wife, they each made a point of seeking Charlene out for a chat.

Perhaps others didn’t realize it, but in the tech world, these industry giants knew exactly what Charlene was capable of.

According to their own assessments, Charlene’s abilities weren’t far behind Stewart’s. In fact, PrimeStar’s rapid and steady growth over the past six months could be credited in no small part to her. If they managed to lure Charlene away, it would be almost like poaching half of PrimeStar itself.

“Ms. Ross, it’s been a while, hasn’t it? Do you remember me? We met a few weeks ago. I’ve been following the two projects PrimeStar is working on lately—their concepts and prospects are both remarkable. I heard you’ve been leading both teams? Mr. Ferguson is already astonishingly talented for his age, and with someone as exceptional as you anchoring the company, it’s no wonder everyone is envious.”

After the compliment, the executive couldn’t help but probe further. “Someone with your expertise in AI is exactly what our company needs. May I ask—why did you choose PrimeStar over us back then? Did we fall short in some way?”

After all, it was rare for Professor Kenton to show up at events like these.

Tonight, the spotlight was squarely on Kenton and his wife, Stewart, and Charlene. Charlene, especially, was the center of attention.

Meanwhile, Vesta stood alone, quietly apart from the crowd—Thorne and Granger nowhere nearby.

She looked a bit lost, a little forlorn, her mood clearly low.

Given how someone like Charlene could win so much admiration for her talent, it was only natural for someone who’d suffered under her to feel downcast. Dalton could understand why Vesta seemed upset.

Seeing this, he made his way over to her.