Chapter


    72


    Stewart and Charlene felt a chill run down their spine.


    Stewart quickly said, "We''re already on that, developing a new product line. We should have some samples ready by next year." "Uh-huh." Kenton responded coldly, adding, "Don''te to see me again until you get it done." Charlene and Stewart: "Yes, Professor Wagner."


    Kenton said again, "Send me a review tonight."


    Instantly, Charlene and Stewart realized that by ''review,'' their mentor meant a technical summary of today''s exhibition entries.


    Charlene and Stewart nodded. "Yes, sir."


    As the conversation concluded, Stewart quickly added, "Professor Wagner,pleting it in one night might be challenging." It wasn''t just challenging, but it was near impossible.


    "How about a month?" he ventured, considering the vast array of exhibits and the detailed analysis required, adding to thousands of words. How could they summarize it all in one night? Kenton didn''t reply but fixed them with a look. Despite his gentle demeanor, Kenton''s gaze was something few could withstand. Stewart instantly straightened up. "Got it. We''ll get it done!" Charlene was speechless.


    At that point, it was clear their conversation with Kenton was over. Then, Kenton turned to Charlene.


    Charlene straightened up. "Professor Wagner."


    "What were you thinking?" Kenton gave her a cold nce before turning to leave.


    Charlene was stunned.


    Stewart exined, "He was talking about your husband."


    Kenton meant, "Look at the partner you''ve chosen!"


    Charlene realized it, too. But...


    Did they say anything?" asked Charlene.


    Earlier, she and Stewart were far from the front row in the conference hall.


    Though she saw Thorne and Vesta greeting Kenton after his speech, she couldn''t catch what they had said.


    Stewart shook his head. "No idea."


    Charlene was at a loss for words.


    Fair enough.


    As they were deep in their conversation, they didn''t notice when Vesta and Laverne came out and saw them talking to Kenton.


    Watching Kenton''s departing figure, Laverne told Vesta, "Don''t worry. Charlenecks your expertise. Knowing Kenton does her no good She can''t be his student." Vesta smirked, "I know.".


    "Let''s go," she said.


    Charlene and Stewart weren''t nning to leave yet. After all, that was a primeworking opportunity, and going home so soon would be a shame.


    After Kenton left, they returned to the exhibition hall. They met Thorne again, but Charlene didn''t approach him, nor did hee over. To everyone else, they seemed like strangers.


    Vesta and her group didn''t leave, either. Henley had approached Charlene in a jewelry store, openly expressing his interest. However, despite several encounters, he didn''te over likest time.


    Charlene found it amusing but understood why. After all, Vesta was there, and everyone knew Henley was Vesta''s father. Approaching her could reveal her marital status with Thorne, putting Henley in an awkward position as a father.