Chapter 73

Chapter

73

Vesta would be on the verge of being drowned in criticism. It was blatantly obvious how much Henley favored Vesta. Henley wanted to keep his distance from Charlene at these gatherings, yet he couldn't resist getting to know Stewart. So, when Charlene took a break to head to the restroom, Henley came over to Stewart with Vesta and Laverne. Henley introduced, "Mr. Ferguson, it's my pleasure to meet you. I'm Henley Hawkins, Vesta and Charlene's father." Stewart shook his hand politely, responding, "Ah, Mr. Hawkins, nice to meet you."

Henley glanced at Vesta before continuing, "Charlene can get a bit intense sometimes, and there seems to be some miscommunication between her and Vesta. As a dad, I've always wished they could get along, but Charlene isn't having it." Stewart had an aha moment. "I see."

"Yes," Henley sighed before brightening up again, "But I am thrilled Charlene has met someone promising like you. I heard she's started working at your company, PrimeStar. Please look out for her for me."

It sounded like genuine concern. Had Henley not chosen this moment to chat in Charlene's absence, had he not been so well-informed about Charlene's past and her relationship with Thorne, Stewart might have believed him. Put Stewart kept it light, laughing. "You're too kind, Mr. Hawkins. Charlene is a great asset to PrimeStar."

Henley and Vesta took Stewart's words as mere pleasantries. What help could Charlene's resume offer to someone like Stewart? At best, she might handle some menial tasks. Perhaps similar to what a junior programmer might do.