After finalizing the decision to terminate the contract, Vesta picked up the phone to inform Thorne.
"At the auction, I slipped up while chatting with Darleen, and she caught me off guard. Stewart’s lack of interest in collaborating with Neural Nexus Tech is blatantly obvious. Even if we went to court and won, I can't guarantee they wouldn't cause trouble later. Since they're not keen on working with us, I think it's best to part ways now and find a new partner."
Thorne didn't bother asking what Vesta had said that Darleen used against her.
Instead, he simply replied, "If you've made up your mind, then go ahead and terminate the contract. Do you need help with the termination fees?"
Truth be told, Vesta was tempted by Thorne's offer. Ever since her family moved to Starfall City, Thorne had done so much for her and her family. However, she knew that relying on him for every little thing could become tiresome, no matter how captivating she might be. She understood this was not a sustainable approach.
So, she answered, "No need. I can handle it myself."
"Alright," Thorne continued, "Do you want me to help you find a new partner after you end things with PrimeStar Technologies?"
Having been upset with the whole Charlene and Stewart ordeal recently, Vesta felt a wave of warmth and sweetness wash over her at Thorne's offer, and her tone softened involuntarily.
"Yes, thank you, Thorne."
Stewart and Charlene left the contract termination details to their lawyers. When Vesta received the termination terms from PrimeStar and saw the $30 million fee, she frowned.
Back when PrimeStar and Neural Nexus Tech first collaborated, PrimeStar wasn’t as prominent in the AI field as it is now. Compared to the original contract, the $30 million fee seemed quite steep.
"$30 million?" Leah frowned as well.
It wasn’t that she thought the sum was outrageously high or that Charlene and Stewart were being unreasonable. Before her sister met her brother-in-law, their families would have struggled to come up with $30 million. Now, though…
$30 million seemed substantial at first glance, but it wasn't unmanageable. After all, Thorne casually gifted Vesta jewelry worth millions and birthday presents for Katie Hawkins worth tens of millions. Not to mention the estate valued at over $60 million he gave to Vesta's aunt.
Rhoda, feeling the pinch, couldn't help but say, "Maybe we should let Thorne help?"
Before Vesta could respond, Maureen interjected calmly, "Rhoda, you can accept gifts from others, but you can't always ask for them directly. Continually asking for help is not advisable, do you understand?"
Maureen and Vesta had already discussed the potential downsides with them. Thorne might grow weary if they asked too much.
Rhoda understood, but she was just feeling the financial strain. However, since her daughter was the one who got them into this mess, and considering that $30 million wasn’t that overwhelming—especially after Vesta married Thorne, when even $3 billion or $30 billion could be just a word from Vesta—she held her tongue.
Moreover, with the promising future of Neural Nexus Tech, they could easily recoup the money once their self-driving cars hit the market.
With these thoughts in mind, Rhoda chose to remain silent. The others didn’t speak up either, sharing Rhoda’s sentiments.
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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...