Chapter 119
Due to the angle and the height of the camera during the video conference, the only thing the colleagues could see was the silhouette of the person entering the room: a figure that was strikingly fit and moved with an elegance and composure that spoke volumes.
It was clear from just the demeanor that this was no ordinary individual.
Yet, the face remained unseen.
At first, folks around the office had speculated that there might be something more than professional between
Charlene and Stewart.
It was only later that they learned Charlene was already married, and not just that, but her kids were well past the toddler stage.
However, Charlene was quite private about her personal life.
As such, details about her husband were virtually unknown to her colleagues.
Given Charlene’s stunning appearance and the realization that her skills far exceeded everyone’s initial expectations–outshining even Stewart’s–it was no wonder everyone was curious about the man who had captured the heart of such a capable and beautiful woman.
Now, as Charlene’s husband finally made an appearance, she unexpectedly shifted the camera away.
Patton and the rest were about to crack a joke when Thorne beat them to it, “Still busy?”
Charlene glanced his way, “Yeah.”
Thorne nodded, and without wasting any more time, he grabbed a change of clothes from the wardrobe and headed into the bathroom for a shower.
Charlene refocused on the task at hand.
The two other women in their team couldn’t help but comment, “Your husband has such a nice voice.”
Indeed, Thorne wasn’t just a looker. His voice was remarkably appealing too.
Caught off guard by their compliments, Charlene could only muster a polite, “Thank you…”
Time was indeed getting on, and while there was still a willingness to continue working, Stewart proposed wrapping up the meeting after addressing a few remaining points, to either continue the next day or the one after.
But even concluding matters took its time.
Thorne, now fresh from his shower, saw the meeting was still ongoing and remained silent.
But then, Jasmine returned.
“Mommy-”
Hearing her, Charlene turned towards the door, but Thorne spoke first, “Mommy’s working.”
At his words, Jasmine held back what she wanted to say, watching as Charlene moved to Thorne’s side before whispering, “Daddy, can I sleep with Ms. Hawkins tonight?”
Thorne nodded, “Sure.”
Caught up in her excitement and forgetting to keep her voice down, Jasmine threw her arms around Thorne’s neck and exclaimed, “Thank you, Daddy!”
Fortunately, by this time, Charlene had officially ended her work and turned off the camera. She was about to Speak to Jasmine when she noticed Vesta standing at the door.
08:55
Charlene paused, her lips pressed tightly together.
Damine and Thorne also noticed Vesta.
Thorne stood and walked out; soon, the two of them left side by side,
Jasmine, wanting to follow yet noticing Charlene’s troubled expression, chose to stay, softly calling out, “Mommy…”
Charlene’s gaze returned to her daughter as she began tidying up the papers and books on her desk, asking, “Did you take your bath?”
* “Yes.”
Charlene didn’t inquire further, instead asking, “Feeling sleepy?”
“Yeah…”
“Then off to bed with you.”
Relieved, Jasmine replied, “Okay, Mom, you should rest too.”
“I will, goodnight.”
“Goodnight, Mommy.”
After that, Jasmine hugged Charlene and trotted off, leaving Charlene to gather her stuff and get ready for her own shower.
Neither Thorne nor Jasmine had closed the door behind them.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne)
Stewart and Charlene will the best match, both power players!...
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...