Dr. Wagner had come specifically to introduce Charlene and Stewart to his network.
While his peers would have treated them with respect regardless, having him there in person made a massive difference.
Thorne knew Dr. Wagner had arrived, but he didn't go out of his way to approach him. It wasn't until they bumped into each other as the event wound down around noon that he offered a polite nod. "Dr. Wagner."
Dr. Wagner gave a frigid nod in return, leaving shortly after with Charlene and Stewart.
The rest of the day was intensely fulfilling. Charlene engaged in deep academic discussions with industry veterans and squeezed in a few interviews.
Before long, it was time for the evening's main event: the National Tech Awards Gala.
Charlene sat with Dr. Wagner's group, not too far from Thorne, though they didn't acknowledge each other once.
When Charlene was announced as the winner of the Award for Excellence in Research Papers, the online rumors proved true—Dr. Wagner himself walked onto the stage to present it.
As he took the podium, the host smiled. "Rumor has it that Mr. Wagner made a rare exception to attend tonight specifically to present this award to Ms. Ross. Is that true?"
Dr. Wagner's expression remained stern, but he didn't hesitate. "It is."
The blunt admission caught the host off guard, and Charlene was just as surprised.
She knew he was here for her. He had even taken two extra days off—a near-impossible feat for someone with his schedule.
Years ago, when she abandoned her beloved career to get married and have a child, he hadn't lectured her. And when she finally returned to the AI field, he hadn't pressured her. But she knew how much it had pained him to see her waste her talent.
He rarely praised her recent accomplishments out loud, but tonight proved just how incredibly proud he was.

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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!...