Chapter 147

Of course, that was just a joke. There was no way Matthias would actually let Celeste pay.

Besides, he was also worried that Zachary might find out he had taken Celeste out drinking at a bar. So, after settling the bill at the counter, he left with her.

The next day at noon, Celeste drove to Zachary’s villa to pick him up.

Once Zachary got in the car, she asked, “Mr. Newman, where are we going?”

Zachary gave her an address.

Half an hour later, they arrived at a restaurant. A waiter led them to a private dining room.

When they pushed the door open, two men were already seated inside. Both were middle–aged men with imposing presences.

Seeing them enter, the two men stood up. “You’re here.”

Zachary, as indifferent as ever, introduced them, “Theodore Robinson, Harold Jennings. My student, Celeste Rodriguez.”

position in the military, while the other was a

extended their hands to shake

she remained composed and shook their hands respectfully. ” That’s something I

and Harold chuckled and gestured

hoped Mr. Newman would introduce us,

our team has been studying the system you developed, and since we happen to have some free time these days, we thought we’d invite you to a meal and

polite conversation, they began discussing

quietly, eating and drinking

poured Celeste a cup of

experienced eyes. Yet, his expression remained gentle. “If I remember correctly, Cel, you’re in

“Yes, I’m

Harold, catching on immediately to Theodore’s meaning, interjected with

a moment before answering, “I’m married”

speaking to, it wasn’t appropriate to discuss her personal affairs, so she didn’t elaborate. Theodore and Harold were

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