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 into his own car

though Jamie and Hector had already

in unison. It was obvious they

hand, Celeste set down her bag and walked over to sit beside her. Holding her hand, Betty asked, “Cel, have you decided

attitude toward him today was drastically different from before. It was impossible not to notice. “Yes,” Celeste replied. “We’re planning

this, Betty smiled. “Good, good.

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to him, and to be fair, he has treated her

custody of Jordyn. But she

to him properly about that. It’s getting late–everyone

went to bed, but

home, and by the time she got back to her room, she had already

even noted, “This is for the professor.

a

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makeup or taking a shower, she immediately turned

around 4:00 am, she finished the tasks and sent the completed

as well. He then sent her a message: “The professor wants us at

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