After hanging up, Celeste went back to work.

After a full mental workout, she was already feeling much better.

At that moment, Matthias called. “Wanna hang out?”

Half an hour later, Celeste arrived at the bar.

Matthias came out to meet her and asked, “Want a drink?”

Celeste hesitated for a second before saying, “Yeah, a little.”

Matthias leaned in to take a closer look at her. “Not in a good mood?”

“I’m much better now.”

Matthias didn’t press further and ordered her a low alcohol cocktail.

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Celeste held the glass, taking small sips while listening to Matthias chat with his friends. Neither of them noticed that someone upstairs at the bar counter was watching them.

Xavier commented, “So, it’s her and Matthias.”

The man next to him followed his gaze. Seeing Celeste, he paused.

noticed and smirked. “Is

answer but asked, “You

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I told you about the other day–the one Jorge was into at

bar wasn’t exactly chaotic, her cool and pure aura stood out against the flashing lights and heavy

quiet elegance, as if she had

to Celeste.

dance, but she was

After about a minute, she gradually got

tipsy. A flush crept onto her cheeks, making her

glistening, and with every glance, she unknowingly

let out a low curse. “Damn. Ms. Rodriguez might not have that conquer–me vibe like Ms. Locket, but

His friend didn’t respond.

Celeste felt her phone vibrate. She didn’t stop dancing but pulled out her phone to check. The moment she

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and instantly felt a chill down

Matthias quickly left

out, Celeste happened to glance up and saw Xavier and the handsome young

and quickly looked away, stepping

answered, her tone was instantly meek. “Mr.

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