Celeste nodded. “Mm.”

Jorge kept quiet.

Matthias was simply trying to make things difficult for Jorge.

In reality, neither of them cared about the money.

During the meal, they began discussing business seriously, Celeste sat quietly, eating and only speaking up when necessary.

For the most part, she stayed silent.

Jorge noticed this and was somewhat surprised–wheneverCeleste did interject, her comments were insightful and constructive.

She actually seemed quite capable.

Before, he had assumed that in her relationship with Matthias, Celeste was the one clinging to him, the lower- ranked party, the one actively pursuing him.

But observing their dynamic during this meal, it seemed to be the other way around. Then again, perhaps this was exactly how Celeste had managed to completely captivate Matthias.

After all, if she didn’t have any real abilities, how could Matthias be so taken with her?

When the meal was almost over, Celeste excused herself to go to the restroom.

As she walked out, she happened to run into Trevor, who was coming out of the adjacent restroom.

didn’t seem inclined to speak–perhaps because he didn’t know what to

speaking to him either and was about to

we officially finalize the

to get it done. So, he would definitely handle it as soon as possible so that he could

that, she had never bothered to ask before. But now, so much time

replied, “It’ll take a

“No specific date?”

let you know once

leave when Trevor suddenly

Celeste responded, “That’s good.”

anymore. And Celeste

him.

Trevor hummed in agreement.

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speak further and

someone suddenly ran out from

Celeste still got bumped, causing her to stumble backward -right

on her waist

her quickly

didn’t even have time

moment, Jorge

waist, Jorge came to an abrupt stop. “You two-” Trevor let

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