Chapter 134

Perhaps guessing the reason for Celeste’s hesitation, Beck said, “I can guarantee you that personal matters will never interfere with business between me and your uncle.”

Hearing this, Celeste asked, “Are you sure?”

“I’m sure.”

Celeste knew Ivan’s company was in a difficult situation. So, after a moment of hesitation, she said, “Alright.”

“Let me know when you’re free, and I’ll arrange a time to meet.”

“Alright,” Celeste replied.

At that moment, Beck looked at her dark hair, slightly tousled by the cold wind, and said, “The night wind is chilly. You should head inside.”

Celeste paused. Those were the exact same words Trevor had said to her just moments ago.

She nodded without saying anything else and got into her car.

Beck remained where he was.

As her car passed him, Celeste rolled down the window, nodded to him as a farewell, then stepped on the gas and drove away.

watching her car disappear into the distance did Beck get

were still awake, though Jamie and Hector

all looked over at her in unison. It was obvious they had

bag and walked over to sit beside her. Holding her hand, Betty asked,

impossible not to notice. “Yes,” Celeste replied.

good. Divorce is a good

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said, “Jo is very attached to him, and to be fair, he has treated her quite well these past two years.

want custody of Jordyn. But she

to him properly about

bed, but Celeste couldn’t

way home, and by the time

for the professor. It needs to be completed

set down her bag, took a sip of water, and

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her makeup or taking a shower, she

finished the tasks and sent the completed

was also swamped with work, but he was nearly done as well. He then sent her a message: “The professor

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