Chapter 72

A cold shiver went through Stewart and Charlene. "We're already on that, developing a new product line," Stewart added swiftly. By next year, we ought to have some examples prepared. "Kenton said icily, 'Uh-huh,'" and added, "Don't come see me again until you finish getting it done." Stewart and Charlene said, "Yes, Professor Wagner." Once more, Kenton added, "Send me a review tonight." Charlene and Stewart quickly understood that their mentor's use of the word "review" referred to a technical synopsis of today's show entries. Both Stewart and Charlene nodded. "Yes, sir." As the discussion came to an end, Stewart hastily added, "Professor Wagner, completing it in one night might be challenging." Not only was it difficult, but it was

displays and the in-depth study that would add thousands of pages. In one evening, how could they sum it all up? Kenton glanced at them instead of responding. Even though Kenton was a kind man, few could resist his stare. Stewart straightened up at once. "I understand. "We'll finish it!" Charlene couldn't speak. It was obvious that they had finished talking to Kenton at that moment. Kenton then looked at Charlene. Charlene stood up straight. "Professor Wagner." "What were you thinking?" Kenton looked at her icily and turned to walk away. Charlene was taken aback. Stewart clarified, saying, "He was talking about your husband." "Look at the partner you've chosen!" was what Kenton intended, and Charlene understood.

Charlene inquired, "But...Did they say anything?" She and Stewart had been far from the front row of the meeting room earlier. She could not hear what Thorne and Vesta had said when they greeted Kenton following his speech. Stewart gave a headshake. "No idea." Charlene could not think of anything to say. Alright. They were so engrossed in their chat that they were unaware when Vesta and Laverne emerged and observed them conversing with Kenton. "Don't worry," Laverne assured Vesta as he saw Kenton's figure leave. Charlene is not as knowledgeable as you are. It doesn't help her to know Kenton; she is unable to learn from him. Vesta grinned.

"I know." "Let's go," she said. Stewart and Charlene have no intention of leaving just yet. Going home so soon would be unfortunate, and that was a great chance for networking. They went back to the exhibition hall after Kenton had left. They ran across Thorne again, but neither he nor Charlene approached him. They appeared to be strangers to everyone else. Nor did Vesta and her group depart. In a jewelry store, Henley had boldly shown his interest in Charlene. But unlike the previous time, he didn't visit despite multiple interactions. Charlene laughed at it, but she could see why. Everyone knew Henley was Vesta's father, after all, and Vesta was present. Henley would find himself in a difficult situation as a father if he approaches her and finds out that she is married to Thorne.

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.