Thorne glanced at Vesta. Clearly sensing her plummeting mood, he smoothly turned down the invitation. "I have other arrangements for lunch. Next time."
Realizing he was sacrificing a prime networking opportunity just to protect her feelings, Vesta's spirits immediately lifted, and a soft, genuine smile finally graced her lips.
Dalton and Raleigh, who had also noticed her dread at the prospect of dining with Charlene, breathed a sigh of relief when Thorne intervened.
Since Thorne had declined, the organizers didn't push the issue.
As for Charlene and Stewart, they couldn't care less whether Thorne and Vesta attended. In fact, their absence was a blessing—having to look at those two over a meal would have been nothing short of a nuisance.
The rest of the day passed with all of them occupying the same venue but moving in completely separate orbits.
That evening, after wrapping up their engagements, Charlene and Stewart headed back to their hotel to rest. As they stepped out of the elevator onto their floor, they bumped right into Leonard Lancaster.
Leonard looked mildly surprised before offering a polite smile. "Mr. Ferguson, Director Ross. What a coincidence."
Charlene and Stewart gave a silent nod of acknowledgment.
It was a coincidence, though not an unlikely one.
The top-tier guests attending the conference were all booked into the same few luxury hotels in the area. It was normal to cross paths.
Leonard opened his mouth to make small talk, but Stewart cut him off effortlessly. "We're turning in for the night. Have a good evening, Mr. Lancaster."
Without giving Leonard a chance to reply, Stewart turned his attention to Charlene. His voice softened. "Get some rest. I'll see you tomorrow."
"You too," Charlene replied.
They then swiped their keycards and walked into rooms directly across the hall from each other.

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The readers' comments on the novel: Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne)
761 chapters and they still couldn't divorce...
Is the universe against the divorce now?...
It is now mind numbing excruciating and irritating in the Chinese version where Thorne is ambiguous and now openly again intimate with Vesta, she leans and mutters sweetly holding his arm! And her clan are viciously demeaning Charlene while Thorne is within hearing distance. There is no justice no reparations for Charlene. Utter disheartening this novel is now...
Thorne must have bashed his head somewhere....
Chapters 480 and on are repeat from previous chapters. What's up with that? Time to stop reading this novel....
Thanks for the update. Keep them coming please!...
Any hope for Vesta being brain-dead?...
Thanks PINKK889 for the info. The same version is also on You tube except dubbed in English and titled “ I divorced my husband who cheated now begging me to come back” Enjoy...
Gosh, this is excruciating ! The slow pace made me leave this for over 3 months. Was just taking a peek and not much development. Btw they have now made this into a 3hr 40 min long drama.Available on daily motion under, the name, next chapter without you. But all the other fringe characters such as York Granger Gaylord are missing in the movie. Ending is very satisfying, practical and apt. She chooses to leave thorne and jasmine and be with Stewart. Vesta and family are inter national wanted Criminals. Not sure if they replicate the same on here. As this book is now on the app for more than 9 months, have a feeling it'll be another 6 to 9 months before this is completed!...
Stewart and Charlene will the best match, both power players!...