When Henley appeared, Charlene didn’t look the least bit surprised.
The Starfall Smart Transit Project was crucial to the Hawkins family’s tech company, yet she had swooped in and snatched it from under their noses at the last minute. How could they possibly sit still after that?
And it’s not as if this was the first time she’d pulled something like this.
She would find opportunities to strike again in the future.
The bidding was over—this project was out of the Hawkins family’s reach now. So, if Charlene guessed right, Henley was here to make sure she didn’t pull off another coup like this.
But how did he plan to persuade her?
Of course, he’d try to appeal to her emotions.
It was the cheapest tactic, after all.
But Charlene had no intention of playing along with his act.
She turned around, and just as he was about to speak, she cut him off. “I remember the last time Katie announced in front of everyone that I wasn’t her granddaughter. You’ve been living in Starfall for over half a year now, and I’ve run into you enough times, Mr. Hawkins, but not once have you ever publicly acknowledged me as your daughter—”
She paused, her voice chilling as she met his gaze. “So tell me, Mr. Hawkins, now that you’re here, what exactly do you think you can say to me?”
Charlene made it perfectly clear—whatever remained of their father-daughter relationship was gone.
Henley faltered, still searching for words, when Stewart’s laughter rang out from behind him. “He’s right, Mr. Hawkins. After everything that’s happened, what could you possibly have to say to Charlene now?”
Henley’s brow furrowed. “Mr. Ferguson, this is between me and Charlene—”
“Charlene?” Stewart scoffed. “You’re suddenly on such familiar terms? Funny, I don’t recall you calling her that in front of anyone else.”
Charlene had said everything that needed to be said.
She wasn’t interested in dragging this out any longer. Turning to Stewart, she said, “Let’s go.”
Henley saw the cold indifference in her eyes and realized, maybe for the first time, that she truly no longer saw him as her father.
Without another glance, Charlene headed upstairs.
Leah let out a snort. “This was a fluke. She managed to beat us once, but does she really think she can pull it off again and again? We’re giving her way too much credit if we think she’s that capable.”
That much was true.
But you could never be too careful.
With Charlene now working alongside Stewart, if something like this happened again, they’d be the ones paying the price.
It made sense to take precautions.
Even Maureen and Vesta, who were usually more reserved, silently agreed with Leah’s assessment. After all, Charlene might be clever, but Stewart wouldn’t back her in everything.
And even if he did, there was no way they’d always be able to trip them up.
Vesta spoke up, “No need to lose sleep over her. Just keep an eye on her when we’re working on future projects.”
Henley nodded. “That’s all we can do.”
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The readers' comments on the novel: Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne)
Can't wait to read where Charlene will start another relationship... God for is she gets back with Thorne... She needs to be with York or Gaylord (to annoy vesta) or granger (to annoy 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...