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Most people at the event, just like Dalton and Moran, assumed Charlene had only gotten to know Professor
Kenton and his wife because of Stewart.
Especially tonight-with Stewart's parents, Hector and Darleen Ferguson, and the Vernons all present.
When people saw Hector, Darleen, and the Vernons greeting each other so warmly, like old friends, their
closeness all but confirmed everyone's suspicions- they looked every bit the perfect extended family.
No one really noticed when Gaylord arrived.
He overheard the whispered discussions about Charlene and Stewart, but he still doubted there was anything
romantic between them. As for Kenton, given how capable Charlene was, maybe she'd already bechis
protégé.
At the moment, Stewart was the most sought-after bachelor in their social circle.
The Ross family didn't exactly count as upper crust in Starfall's elite circles, so the idea that Stewart might be
settling down with Charlene left many feeling a little bitter-though, truth be told, most still didn't take Charlene
too seriously.
The notable exception was the handful of domestic tech tycoons, who showed Charlene every courtesy. After
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtexchanging pleasantries with Professor Kenton and his wife, they each made a point of seeking Charlene out for
a chat.
Perhaps others didn't realize it, but in the tech world, these industry giants knew exactly what Charlene was
capable of.
According to their own assessments, Charlene's abilities weren't far behind Stewart's. In fact, PrimeStar's rapid
and steady growth over the past six months could be credited in no small part to her. If they managed to lure
Charlene away, it would be almost like poaching half of PrimeStar itself.
"Ms. Ross, it's been a while, hasn't it? Do you remember me? We met a few weeks ago. I've been following the
two projects PrimeStar is working on lately- their concepts and prospects are both remarkable. | heard you've
been leading both teams? Mr. Ferguson is already astonishingly talented for his age, and with someone as
exceptional as you anchoring the company, it's no wonder everyone is envious."
After the compliment, the executive couldn't help but probe further. "Someone with your expertise in Al is
exactly what our company needs. May | ask-why did you choose PrimeStar over us back then? Did we fall short
in sway?"
Seeing these powerful business figures-men who rarely lowered themselves to flattery—approach Charlene with
such genuine warmth made Dalton frown.
He was well aware of PrimeStar's recent surge. Charlene's reputation in Al had grown, and it was now common
knowledge among their peers that Mr. Ferguson's girlfriend was nearly on his level-a major player in her own
right. s
But was Charlene truly that extraordinary?
Dalton knew these men weren't in the habit of chasing profitless ventures Sullivan and the others were shrewd
hard-nosed players. If they were willing to make overtures to someone like Charlene, that alone spoke volumes. s
Maybe Charlene's talent was real, but as far as Dalton was concerned, her character left much to be desired.
The thought of her brought Vesta to mind, and instinctively, he glanced in her direction.
PrimeStar's banquet was bustling tonight.
After all, it was rare for Professor Kenton to show up at events like these.
Tonight, the spotlight was squarely on Kenton and his wife, Stewart, and
Charlene. Charlene, especially, was the center of attention.
Meanwhile, Vesta stood alone, quietly apart from the crowd-Thorne and Granger nowhere nearby.
She looked a bit lost, a little forlorn, her mood clearly low.
Given how someone like Charlene could win so much admiration for her talent, it was only natural for someone
who'd suffered under her to feet downcast. Dalton could understand why Vesta seemed upset. s
Seeing this, he made his way over to her.
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