Chapter 209
Charlene had just arrived at Jasmine’s school when she heard Sally calling her name. “Ms. Ross!” Sally’s voice was bright and cheerful as she ran over to Charlene.
“Ms. Ross, last night my mom baked some cookies for you, but you weren’t home, so I had to take them back,” Sally explained, looking slightly disappointed.
Charlene was about to say something when Jasmine, who was unaware that Charlene had moved out, chimed in with a scoff, “That’s not true. My mom was definitely home last night.”
Sally scratched her head, confused. “Really? But then why…?”
Before Charlene could clarify, Jasmine’s teacher, Ms. Payne, called out to her. “Ms. Ross.”
Charlene acknowledged her. “Ms. Payne.”
Ms. Payne asked Jasmine and Sally to go inside because she needed to have a word with Charlene.
The girls scampered off, leaving the adults to talk.
“Next week, we have a parent–child event at the school. Are you aware of it, Ms. Ross?” Ms. Payne inquired.
Charlene shook her head, “No, I wasn’t informed.”
Jasmine hadn’t mentioned it to her.
Ms. Payne hesitated, as if she had anticipated this response but felt it necessary to bring it up with Charlene
anyway.
“Someone else can accompany her,” Charlene replied, maintaining her usual detached demeanor.
With a resigned sigh, Ms. Payne agreed, “Alright, I understand.”
After thanking Ms. Payne, Charlene left the school and headed back to her office. It wasn’t long before she was informed that Vesta and Henley Hawkins had come by again.
The last time Vesta visited was just a courtesy call. Neither Charlene nor Stewart had any intention of collaborating with the Hawkins family.
After hearing about their visit, Stewart told his staff to politely turn them away. Shortly after, his phone rang. He checked the caller ID, then glanced over at Charlene.
“Thorne?” Charlene guessed, looking up from her work.
“Yep,” Stewart confirmed.
Knowing what Thorne was likely calling about, Charlene continued with her tasks, completely unfazed.
Stewart answered, “Mr. Henderson.”
On the other end, Thorne proposed, “Mr. Ferguson, care to join me for lunch?”
Stewart, not one to beat around the bush, replied, “Mr. Henderson, this call is on behalf of the Hawkins family, isn’t it?”
Thorne admitted, “Yes.”
Stewart chuckled slightly and clearly stated, “Mr. Henderson, PrimeStar will never collaborate with the Hawkins family. I believe the reasons are self–explanatory.”
Without waiting for a response, he added, “Also, regarding the proposal The Henderson Group submitted, it’s promising. However, any collaboration entails one condition: your assurance that neither the Hawkins family nor the Spencer family will have any involvement in our projects.”
If that’s not feasible, there’s no point in further discussions. Have I made myself clear, Mr. Henderson?”
09:43
Chapter 20.
* “Crystal clear,” Thorne replied.
“Great, Mr. Henderson. Goodbye,” Stewart concluded and ended the call.
Thorne didn’t call back, and for the next few days, they heard nothing further from The Henderson Group.
Thorne appeared ready to sacrifice a partnership for Vesta’s sake. Indeed, a few days later, Stewart found out that The Henderson Group had set up a team to work on a new project, which included members from both the Hawkins and Spencer families.
While missing out on partnering with The Henderson Group was unfortunate, there were several other companies of similar stature they could collaborate with. PrimeStar had options.
That Friday evening, Kenton Wagner returned.
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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...