Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne) novel Chapter 414

Professor Hancock had no idea about the tension simmering between Charlene and Vesta. He picked up on Professor Mack’s words and added warmly, “That’s right, we were just discussing some recent developments in our field. Ms. Hawkins is also in AI—more minds, more ideas. It’s perfect for her to join in.”

Vesta responded with a measured, “Is that so…” Her eyes drifted to Charlene as she spoke.

Charlene, for her part, had been looking for an excuse to leave ever since their business discussion wrapped up. But Professor Mack and Professor Hancock’s enthusiastic questions kept her in her seat a little longer. Now, with Vesta’s arrival, she had the perfect opportunity.

She stood up, gathering her things. “It’s getting late, and I have another engagement. Mr. Henderson, Professor Hancock, Professor Mack—let’s catch up again soon.”

Besides Charlene’s own paper, several tech companies had made some groundbreaking strides in AI lately. During their conversation, Charlene had immediately zeroed in on the core of these new breakthroughs. The exchange had been invigorating, and both Professor Hancock and Professor Mack were reluctant to see her go.

Professor Hancock spoke up quickly, “You’re leaving already? I was hoping to pick your brain about some questions with embedded engines.”

Although they all collaborated with the Henderson Group, most of their work coordination was already settled. Opportunities to sit down and delve into technical discussions like this were rare.

Professor Mack chimed in, “He’s right—why not stay a little longer? No rush to leave, is there?”

Charlene smiled politely. “I really do have somewhere to be. Next time, I promise.”

Seeing her insistence, the professors, though disappointed, knew better than to press further.

After saying her farewells to Hancock and Mack, Charlene turned to Thorne, offering a handshake. “Mr. Henderson, until next time.”

It wasn’t just the professors who had enjoyed the conversation—Coy and Josh had also noticed Thorne seemed quite engaged with Charlene. When she made her move to leave, they half-expected Thorne to ask her to stay.

But Thorne merely shook Charlene’s hand and replied courteously, “Until next time.”

Then he turned to Josh and said, “Would you see Ms. Ross out for me?”