Chapter 67

"Do you have some beef with the Hawkins family, Mr. Roland?" Charlene said, glancing at Mr. Roland as he spoke contemptuously about the Hawkins family. Mr. Roland shook his head. "Beef? No, not at all. You see, Star, the woman who got into a fight with Ms. Hawkins last night, is actually the daughter of one of my close friends. Since she was a tiny squirt, I have seen her mature. Starr isn't the kind to lose her temper, but she may be a little crazy at times. A few years ago, her fiancé—that Bush kid—became quite close to another lady and nearly called off his engagement to Star. Suddenly, however, that girl fell in love with Thorne and abandoned the Bush lad. According to Mr.

Roland's account, Vesta had once meddled in Starr's relationship with her fiancé, but she had retreated after moving up the social scale by being associated with Thorne. But Mr. Roland wasn't thinking about the past. But he was agitated by the previous night's disaster. He let out a sigh. "My buddy and Starr were also scheduled to attend today's expo, but since the drama from last night and Mr. Henderson's intervention went viral online, Starr has been the target of hate mail from individuals all over the internet, which has left her in tears. In addition, many elderly foxes hurried to get close to the Hawkins family after learning about Ms.

Hawkins and Mr. Henderson's relationship in order to avoid being targets themselves in the future. Thus, Starr and my companion made the decision to leave. Charlene and Stewart were at a loss for words as they listened to this. Charlene glanced back at Vesta and noticed more people gathered around her. Charlene concluded her discussion with Mr. Roland and then joined Patton and others in examining and debating the exhibits at the exhibition. The numerous new gadgets on exhibit thrilled them all. Stewart eventually came up to Charlene and pointed in a direction. Thorne was the one. And he had arrived. His IT company was well-known in his home country. Charlene was not surprised that he would attend, given his reputation for digital savvy and the presence of Vesta. Why wouldn't he be?

And there he was, standing next to Vesta, surrounded by people who appeared to be a couple. Charlene glanced at them, then turned her head aside. Then she noticed Moran. He was also present. But Moran hadn't spotted her because he was talking. "Does he know you're here?" Stewart asked. Charlene gave a headshake. "I don't think so." Ultimately, despite their infrequent encounters, she and Thorne had never spoken about their predicament. If they talked at all, it was about their daughter, Jasmine. Thus, how was Thorne aware that she was at the expo? Stewart asked, clearly irritated, "Are you not going to say hi?"

Charlene and Thorne were still legally wed. Stewart wondered how Thorne and Vesta would respond if she introduced herself as Mrs. Henderson. Charlene got what he was saying. She gave a headshake. "No, let's not." To begin with, it wasn't absolutely necessary. Second, Thorne might tell everyone about her previous scheme against him if she boxed him in for Vesta's sake. Even if she weren't at fault, she would be the one ashamed if there were no evidence. Mishandling a matter could have an impact on her uncle's business because there are so many entrepreneurs in the area. Charlene had no intention of acting impulsively.