After Irma''s birthday, news quickly spread through the elite circles of Starfall that Thorne was married and had a six-year-old daughter. Vesta had no shortage of admirers.


    Even when it was known she was with Thorne, many men just couldn''t give up hope.


    When they learned that Thorne was indeed married and had a daughter, Vesta''s secret admirers were heartbroken for her, feeling she deserved better. The morning after Irma''s birthday, quite a few of them showed up at Neural Nexus Tech, trying to convince Vesta to leave Thorne.


    Edwin and the others stepped in to help, eventually "rescuing" Vesta from the situation.


    Word of this quickly spread throughout Neural Nexus Tech.


    An employee couldn''t help butment, "We all knew Director Hawkins was popr since Valentine''s Day, but who would''ve thought it was this crazy?" "No kidding."


    Everyone at Neural Nexus Tech knew that Thorne and Vesta had a strong rtionship.


    But the fact that Thorne had been married and had a child was news to them.


    Someone couldn''t help but gossip, "Director Hawkins, Mr. Henderson... did he really get married and have a daughter?"


    Vestaughed, "Yes, he did."


    Seeing Vesta so unfazed, someone asked, "And you''re okay with that?"


    Vesta smiled, "We get along really well. Minnie is very close to me, and we have a great rtionship."


    Since it was work hours, the gossip soon died down.


    Around 5 PM, Vesta was still busy when Jasmine came bounding over, "Ms. Hawkins!"


    Vesta scooped her up with a smile, "Little Minnie, you''re here!"


    Jasmine nodded, "Yeah!"


    "I still have a bit of work to finish. Can you sit tight for ten minutes, and then we''ll head over to The Henderson Group to see your dad?" Jasmine obediently agreed, "Okay!"


    When Jasmine first ran into the


    room, the employees were all curious to know whose child she could be. But as they watched how she talked to Vesta, they quickly figured it out.  en


    Besides, Jasmine did bear a striking resemnce to Thorne.


    Earlier in the day, when Vesta mentioned she got along well with Thorne''s daughter, Jasmine, not everyone believed her. But seeing how happy Jasmine was to see Vesta, it was undeniable.


    It''s often said that being a stepmom is tough.


    Though Thorne and Vesta weren''t married yet, it seemed only a matter of time.


    Someone couldn''t help but admire, "Director Hawkins, even kids are charmed by you. That''s impressive!"


    Vesta chuckled, "It''s not as dramatic as you make it sound. Minnie has a wonderful personality, and our good rtionship is a joint effort. It''s not all me." Looking at Jasmine, someonemented, "Mr.


    Henderson''s daughter is really beautiful. She''s going to grow up to be a stunner."


    "Absolutely."


    As they watched Jasmine, some employees couldn''t shake the feeling that they''d seen her somewhere before, aside from her resemnce to Thorne.


    They also wondered what kind of woman could have been with Thorne to have such a lovely child as Jasmine...


    Curiosity aside, they knew better than to pry.


    About twenty minutester, Vesta finished her work and said to Jasmine, "Minnie, Auntie''s ready. Let''s go find your dad."


    Jasmine slung her backpack over her shoulder, happily taking Vesta''s hand, "Okay!"


    Vesta gently reminded her, "Minnie, say goodbye to everyone."


    Jasmine waved, "Goodbye, everyone!"


    Her sweet demeanor won everyone over, and they quickly responded, "Goodbye,e visit us again!"


    Jasmine chirped, "I will!"


    As they watched them leave, Edwin


    remarked, "Seeing how Mr.


    Henderson sent his daughter over to support Director Hawkins, it''s clear he''s serious about dispelling and doubts about their rtionship. Mr. Henderson really cares about Director Hawkins."


    "Indeed, Director Hawkins is quite lucky."