Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne)

For safety's sake, Charlene hired two extra caregivers to look after Sybil and asked them to keep an eye on the situation in Room 1003 as well.

That very night, she got word that the patient in 1003 had already been discharged early.

Even though Georgina had left the hospital without incident, Charlene didn't let the caregivers go just yet. She decided to keep them around to continue caring for Sybil, just to be safe.

Stewart was making good progress negotiating a self-driving car project, and he'd been swamped with work lately. So, when the government hosted its annual high- profile Business Excellence Conference, Charlene attended on his behalf.

The event was a way for the government to recognize and reward companies for their development and contributions to the industry.

This year, between six and seven hundred companies had received invitations.

Charlene didn't arrive especially early. As soon as she entered, Granger Harden wrapped up his conversation and made a beeline toward her. "Ms. Ross, glad you could make it."

Charlene nodded. "Long time, no see."

Vesta was there as well, representing Neural Nexus Tech.

Ever since the conference began, Granger had barely taken his eyes off the entrance. The moment Charlene arrived, he wasted no time heading over to greet her-which didn't surprise her in the least.

She pressed her lips together and looked away.

PrimeStar Technologies' seats were near the front, right alongside The Harden Group.

After a brief chat, everyone headed to their assigned seats.

PrimeStar was seated next to The Henderson Group.

Charlene spotted Vesta but didn't see Thorne anywhere. She assumed he hadn't come to the conference this year.

She was proved wrong a moment later. Just as she finished greeting someone on her other side, Thorne slipped into the seat beside her.

When he sat down, Charlene didn't bother acknowledging him. Thorne, however, nodded in her direction. "Just got here?"

Charlene didn't reply.

On her other side, another company representative leaned over to greet Thorne. After exchanging

pleasantries, the woman at

Charlene and Thorne, about comment on what a striking pair they made-until she remembered they each had someone else in their lives. Thinking better of it, she looked past them to Granger and chuckled, "My, what a row of rising young stars we have here. You all look fantastic sitting together."

Thorne smiled and made polite small talk, then the woman returned to her own seat.

In just a few days, Thorne and Charlene's divorce would be finalized.

The thought made Granger glance over at the two of them. They sat side by side; yet seemed like total strangers. Aside from Thorne's initial greeting, they hadn't exchanged a single word. Sighing inwardly, he looked away.

Thorne noticed and turned to Granger. "It's been a while. What's been keeping you busy lately?"

Granger replied, "Last year's biotech project hit a snag. I've been traveling nonstop trying to sort it out."

"Still not resolved?"

"It'll take a bit more time."

"Need any help?"

Granger shook his head. "Not for now, thanks."

Thorne nodded, then glanced at Charlene. She could feel his eyes on her and instinctively turned her head. Thorne spoke up, "I finished reading those papers you sent me the other day. They were excellent, but did come away with a few new

questions-"

Charlene turned away, pretending not to hear.

Thorne just smiled and let it drop.noveldrama

Although Neural Nexus Tech had gained some recognition recently, its status still couldn't compare to giants like The Henderson Group or PrimeStar. As a result, Vesta's seat was way in the third-to-last row.

From her seat, Vesta watched Thorne, Charlene, and Granger sitting together up front. The tight line of her lips grew even more pronounced.