The morning before PrimeStar’s anniversary gala, Thorne had someone deliver an elegant evening gown and a set of jewelry to Vesta.
Everyone in both the Hawkins and Spencer families already knew Thorne planned to take Vesta to the celebration.
When Leah caught sight of the dress and jewelry—price tags reaching well into the millions—she couldn’t help but gasp in envy. “Every time my brother-in-law sends gifts, they’re outrageously expensive. He really does love spoiling you, Vesta.”
Vesta just offered a faint, noncommittal smile, saying nothing.
No one knew her daughter’s moods better than Maureen. She’d noticed that Mr. Hawkins had seemed a bit distracted lately as well.
Seeing Vesta’s silence, Maureen asked gently, “Vesta, have you been feeling down these past couple of days? Did something happen?”
Ever since learning about Charlene’s connection to PrimeStar and Kenton, it was as if all the confidence had been sapped out of Vesta. She was no longer the self-assured woman she used to be.
The only thing that helped her regain her composure was the certainty of Thorne’s affection. When she first discovered Thorne had begun to admire Charlene’s talents in artificial intelligence, she’d panicked. But when it became clear that Thorne simply appreciated Charlene’s ability—while his true feelings were reserved for her, and only her—she managed to convince herself she was irreplaceable in his heart. That reassurance allowed her to breathe easy again.
But the events in Jade City, and everything that had happened since, shook her once more.
Now, Thorne’s admiration for Charlene seemed to be growing into something more complicated than simple professional respect.
She knew she was still important to Thorne, but with the way he looked at Charlene now, with the respect he openly showed her—if he ever found out that PrimeStar was co-founded by both Stewart and Charlene, and that Charlene had been one of Kenton’s protégés, would his attitude change completely?
Vesta didn’t know why Charlene’s role as a PrimeStar founder and Kenton’s student had remained a secret for so long. Tomorrow was PrimeStar’s big night. If Stewart decided to announce these facts in public—
Vesta abruptly stopped herself. She schooled her features into calm indifference. “It’s nothing,” she said quietly.
Maureen had wondered if something had come between Vesta and Thorne, but judging by Thorne’s recent warmth toward both families and especially toward Vesta, she dismissed the thought.
Before she could say anything more, Leah pouted and changed the subject. “I heard PrimeStar’s rented out the entire Grand Meridian for their anniversary gala this year.”
That was the most exclusive hotel in Starfall; booking the whole place for one night had to cost close to a hundred million.
She paused, then added, “But I guess, with how much money PrimeStar’s making these days, that’s nothing to them.”
At the mention of this, everyone—Rhoda, Georgina, Vesta, and Maureen—couldn’t help but think of PrimeStar’s most recent financial report.
Rumor had it, PrimeStar had already raked in several billion dollars in net profit just in the first half of the year.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne)
Chapters 480 and on are repeat from previous chapters. What's up with that? Time to stop reading this novel....
Thanks for the update. Keep them coming please!...
Any hope for Vesta being brain-dead?...
Thanks PINKK889 for the info. The same version is also on You tube except dubbed in English and titled “ I divorced my husband who cheated now begging me to come back” Enjoy...
Gosh, this is excruciating ! The slow pace made me leave this for over 3 months. Was just taking a peek and not much development. Btw they have now made this into a 3hr 40 min long drama.Available on daily motion under, the name, next chapter without you. But all the other fringe characters such as York Granger Gaylord are missing in the movie. Ending is very satisfying, practical and apt. She chooses to leave thorne and jasmine and be with Stewart. Vesta and family are inter national wanted Criminals. Not sure if they replicate the same on here. As this book is now on the app for more than 9 months, have a feeling it'll be another 6 to 9 months before this is completed!...
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?...