Chapter 981

Liam said, “Sorry, I’m a bit nervous. Forgot my lines, let me try again.”

Celeste, in disbelief, retorted, “You? Nervous?”

Liam smiled, looking down, whispered, “I’m just a regular guy, babe. Seeing the one I fancy all dolled up and in my arms, of course I would be nervous.”

Liam really had a knack for this. One word from him could make hearts flutter.

That was his brand of romance.

Celeste blushed, gave a little cough, and said, “In my memory, you’ve never been nervous about anything. Tech competitions, national award ceremonies, in front of thousands of people, you’d give speeches without even preparing notes. Yet, you never seemed nervous, you could just talk and talk.”

Liam was taken aback, “You saw the award ceremony?”

gave a slight nod, then added after a second, “I

lit up. “Why

him a glance, “You didn’t tell me you were receiving an award, why should I tell you? I don’t

do I?”

I wasn’t

team had previously won another award, their research was ground–breaking, and they had a lot of publicity, so Liam was not certain he

award ceremony, he only brought Owen and two key

won, he didn’t even have an acceptance speech prepared and was called on

and thanked everyone for their hard work over the past months.

he only

placed the trophy at the front door, where she would see it right away,

really hoped Celeste would see it, praise him, and look at

was

didn’t even see the trophy when she

there for two days, and Liam’s excitement cooled down, until

“You still want this trophy? If you do, find a place for it. The maid almost broke it while

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