A while back, when Kevitt Smith—someone she deeply respected in the field—flew in from overseas just to meet Charlene and Stewart, he’d casually mentioned to her that if she’d joined PrimeStar last year, her professional growth would have been extraordinary. At the time, she wholeheartedly agreed. She’d even resented Charlene for blocking her path to PrimeStar, feeling she’d been robbed of a pivotal opportunity.
But now, watching Charlene standing confidently by Stewart’s side, seeing how much she’d grown in less than a year, she realized she’d lost far more than she’d ever imagined.
After all, it wasn’t just Stewart. There was Kenton too.
Kenton was a powerhouse—not only was he formidably skilled, but his position also gave him first access to the most comprehensive and cutting-edge information in their field.
That kind of advantage was a massive boost for both Stewart and Charlene.
Her mother had always said that if she’d landed a job at PrimeStar, with her intelligence and work ethic, she would’ve outpaced Charlene in no time.
But there are no “what ifs” in life.
All of that was just wishful thinking now.
The realization made her eyes go cold as she watched Charlene across the room. “No wonder she was willing to walk away from The Henderson Group back then. So that’s why…”
Thinking back on the way Charlene had orchestrated her departure from The Henderson Group, maneuvered close to Stewart, and blocked her own daughter’s path into PrimeStar—it all seemed less like coincidence and more like a careful game of chess. Looking at everything Charlene had now, Maureen finally saw her for who she was: someone not to be underestimated.
She murmured, “I never realized how calculating she truly is.”
Charlene was chatting with someone nearby when she glanced over and caught the icy stares from Maureen and her daughter. In the past, whenever the two of them looked her way, it was always with a mixture of disdain and indifference. Today, though, their attitude had shifted, and their eyes were cold—almost hostile.
She noticed, but didn’t care enough to dwell on it. With a cool indifference, Charlene turned her attention back to her conversation.
To Vesta and her mother, Charlene’s reaction looked smug, almost triumphant—like she’d already won, like she’d left them in the dust.
Still, she admitted, “I’ve definitely been slacking off in my research lately. It’s time I got back to work and focused on my studies again.”
Even if the people around her weren’t quite as brilliant as Stewart or Kenton, she believed that, with long-term dedication, it was impossible to say who would ultimately achieve more in the field—her or Charlene.
Maureen, of course, agreed. “You should let Thorne help you.”
Vesta’s lips curled into a smile. “I know. All I have to do is ask—Thorne would do anything for me.”
With that, she stopped paying attention to Charlene and melted back into the crowd, joining another conversation.
But this time, instead of mingling with business representatives, she found herself among the top experts and scholars at the symposium.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne)
I know its ur story and u obviously have ur own plot line and all and have every right to build the story as u like but what writer provide isnt just entertainment, but they shape the narrative of young minds. So I would say that romanticing cheating is, or rather THORNE'S behaviour, wrong for all the reasons..give york a chance ..that will be way more satisfying...again all of this is just my point of view but if charlene and thorne get back together, its not the story im looking for...
Hey...please dont ever make Charlene and thorne get back together no matter what...he simply doesn't deserve it....no matter the reason or plot twist behind the way he treated his legally wedded wife....whether he actually slept with vesta or not....just his emotional cheating...not repecting his spouse....not caring enough to actually get to know the person his wife was....and actually distancing his child from her mother and encouraging her to bond with the mistress are all the biggest RED FLAGS... when a person enters a contract....he must uphold it no questions asked...its not like if ur partner isnt good enough, ur allowed to cheat..allowed to let a 3rd person in-between....if ur not satisfied with ur partner then u can get a divorce...whats the point of all the wealth, power and brilliance of mind when the ML cant even get his head around this simple fact...So, its fine it he regrets, but charlene shouldn't be with him in any case.....
Enough already. This novel is dragging slowly. Updated with 2 chapters only. REALLY!!! Whoever the author or authors of this novel why is there a delay in penning more chapters? Here’s my question. In reading the comments from others does their opinions matters and/or make a difference? Are comments being monitored? Or is it only a tool allowing readers to blow off steam?...
Long wait to just get an upload of a couple of chapters. Very little progress in the story if any at all! For heaven's sake the story is 453 chapters so far with nothing or little change from where the story began! Show commitment to us your readers and followers please!...
Hi..its my 1st ever time commenting on any story. But seriously....i dont mean to come as rude but are u seriously thinking about the stroy or losing ur grip on the plot and characters...not updating...no story development...no commitment towards ur readers...u just uploaded 2 chapters after god know how long and still nothing to give to the story..if u dont want to write or simply cant then please dont...
The updates are so slow that I forgot the story for some time and just remembered it and read 20 chapters. The chapters are short and the story development is like a snail. 451 chapters and Charlene still couldn't break her image in other's eyes or dealth some serious damage to Vesta and her trash father....
It would be better to say right away that there are 10 chap/month...
Just give us updates already...
We're stuck at this chapter for over 2wks now Very annoying Thorne and vesta having the tune of their lives while Charlene is stuck More annoying...
Updating chapters to this novel is reminiscent of a sloth. There should be a disclaimer when this site states PUBLISH 10 chaps/day....