Chapter 188
They had a couple of projects on the table that, when they really got down to it, could actually align with Neural Nexus Tech…
Charlene listened, her voice cool and detached, “Not sure. But let’s focus on the projects themselves for now, set personal grievances aside.” “I get it.”
A little bit of attitude was okay, but when it came down to brass tacks, he never let his emotions get the best of him.
At this point, Stewart was actually looking forward to a call from Thorne.
But his hopes were dashed. Instead of hearing from Thorne, he received several other calls-all about new collaborations, but none from Thorne. However, as the day neared its end, he got a call from an unknown number.
He glanced at it and decided to answer.
The voice on the other end got straight to the point: “Mr. Ferguson? This is Henley, Vesta’s father.”
Stewart stopped in his tracks.
He pulled the phone away briefly to say to Charlene, “Henley.”
Charlene looked at him, her silence saying more than words ever could.
After so many years, Stewart knew exactly what she meant.
If it were anyone else, they might set aside past conflicts to collaborate. But with the Hawkins family, there was no need for such concessions.
Stewart brought the phone back to his ear, his tone cordial but his gaze icy, “Ah, Mr. Hawkins, what can I do for you today?”
Henley was indeed looking for a collaboration with Stewart.
After explaining his proposition, Stewart responded, “I understand Mr. Hawkins’ proposal. If it’s a good fit, we’ll definitely consider Mr. Hawkins first. Rest assured.”
Henley wasn’t naive. He knew Stewart’s words were carefully chosen, leaving the actual outcome uncertain.
Henley tried to invite Stewart for a meal, but Stewart, claiming to be swamped with work, ended the call.
He turned to Charlene, saying, “Dalton, Granger, as the top families in the country, I get why they’re in the loop so fast, but the Hawkins family…”
The Hawkins family, newcomers to Starfall, hadn’t even settled in properly yet but were already in the know, which suggested…
Charlene knew he meant that the Hawkins family getting the news so quickly was likely through Thorne or Granger.
Given Thorne’s feelings for Vesta and the relationship between Granger and Vesta, it wasn’t surprising they’d share the news with the Hawkins. Stewart grimaced, his good mood effectively ruined.
But he was aware that Charlene was probably feeling even worse.
Hsaid, “Come on, I’ve got money to burn. Let me treat you to a feast!”
Charlene’s mood wasn’t as bad as Stewart thought.
She’d come to terms with a lot of things,
H& mood wasn’t easily swayed by others anymore.
Besides, this time, she held the cards,
She had nothing to worry about.
But since Stewart was offering, she wasn’t going to say no.
She smiled, “Thanks, Stewart.”
With that, they left together.