Chapter 42

Charlene's face froze. "Vesta? Do you mean Vesta Hawkins? The one who just got back from Goldland?

Stewart nodded, surprised. "Yeah, you know her?"

"She's my half-sister," Charlene revealed

Stewart was shocked. He had heard more or less about Charlene's family situation, but this coincidence caught him off guard.

Charlene's gaze turned icy as she added another piece to the puzzle. "She's also Thorne's mistress?

The car screeched to a halt. "You-"

Charlene shook her head. "I'm fine." Her expression was eerily calm as she continued, "Call it nepotism or whatever, but I don't want her joining our company." Stewart's demeanor shifted to one of firm agreement. "You don't have to worry. I support your decision?