It was all glitter on the outside, but hollow at the heart.


    Thinking this, he found himself losing interest and looked away.


    Dalton was indeed dazzled by Charlene at first nce.


    His thoughts mirrored Moran''s pretty closely.


    So, he almost immediately turned away in distaste.


    Kelvin found himself quite taken with Charlene''s charm.


    He was hesitant to look away until he saw Dalton''s reaction and asked, "What''s up with you? That reaction... Did she rub you the wrong way again?"


    York also shifted his gaze away.


    alton spilled the beans about what went down at PrimeStar a couple of days back.


    Kelvin: "Wow... You really wouldn''t guess Ms. Ross was that kind of person."


    York paused mid-sip of his drink, then suggested, "Maybe there''s some beef between her and Ms. Hawkins that we don''t know about?"


    Dalton was skeptical, "So, if they have beef, she''s justified in settling scores publicly?"


    Without the full picture, York didn''t want to jump to conclusions and said no more.


    Charlene and Stewart had just arrived at the g when they were surrounded by a crowd.


    People showered Stewart withpliments.


    Stewart responded, "Thanks, but the sess of PrimeStar is the result of our entire team''s effort." He nced at Charlene, adding, "Especially Charlene. She''s been instrumental." She was at the heart of both the previous coup and thetest two projects. Yet, her identity still remained a


    secret.


    Even more so, this time, as she, along with other key personnel involved in the project, had signed NDAs with the government.


    While her identity couldn''t be disclosed, emphasizing her significance was still feasible.


    With increased attention on PrimeStartely, many were aware that Charlene was not only a PrimeStar employee but also very close to Stewart.


    Stewart would even delegate his authority to her when he was away, entrusting her withpany matters


    Hearing Stewart''s words, many naturally assumed Charlene must be quite capable.


    But as for Stewart''s im that "PrimeStar wouldn''t be where it is today without Charlene," that was taken with a grain of salt.


    After all, the word was that Charlene had joined PrimeStar only a few months ago.


    Stewart''s praise probably stemmed from being lovesick, as he didn''t want others to underestimate Charlene.


    Given Charlene''s undeniable beauty and Stewart''s current high spirits, it seemed natural for him to be smitten.


    Though that''s what everyone thought, their faces showed only smiles as theyplimented, "Ms. Ross truly embodies both talent and beauty."


    On the other side, Vesta sneered at this exchange.


    She nced at Thorne, noticing he had briefly looked towards Charlene before disinterestedly looking away.


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    Vesta, observing this, coolly shifted her gaze, only to find Granger intently watching Charlene.


    Ng his interest must be in Stewart.


    Vesta knew that Granger was keen on coborating with PrimeStar. But as for Charlene-Granger had openly expressed his dislike for her, so why was he staring at her? No matter how attractive Charlene was, it was unlikely Granger would take an interest.


    Noticing Vesta''s gaze, Granger looked away, "Something on your mind?"


    Vesta just smiled, "Nothing much."


    I


    Granger didn''t press further. Seeing that Stewart and Charlene''s crowd had thinned, he mentioned, "I''ll go say hi


    to Stewart. Thorne, you sure about partnering with PrimeStar? If so, maybe join me in greeting them?"