Chapter 1488:

“Appreciate it,” Cody said with a grateful smile.

Though Gavin agreed, he couldn’t help feeling a pang of doubt. Convincing Celeste was bound to be an uphill climb. Her reputation for being prickly wasn’t exactly unfounded.

As Gavin mulled over the thought, a sense of discouragement slowly began to settle over him.

That afternoon, Celeste was in the middle of filming for a show at the TV station when her assistant approached her, voice lowered in a conspiratorial tone. “Someone named Gavin Cramer has reached out. He’s hosting a small gathering and hopes you’ll attend.”

“Gavin Cramer?” Celeste paused, her brow furrowing as she dredged up the name. After a beat, recognition dawned. “Ah, Cody Tucker’s first student. What on earth could he want with me now?”

The assistant ventured cautiously, “Could it have something to do with Elyse Lloyd? Didn’t we have a bit of a falling out with her recently due to a misunderstanding?”

sharp glance cut through the air, silencing the assistant

turning away, her tone frosty. “Even if Elyse took first place, do you really think she could’ve done

career.” The assistant bobbed

flicker of worry crossed Celeste’s otherwise composed face. “True. Nick’s in a bad place. If he doesn’t pull himself together, there’s no telling

thoughtfully before changing the

coolly, not missing a beat. “I’m not

decision. Meanwhile, Gavin sat at home, staring at his phone, waiting for

As expected—another dead end.

proving to be

can chew. Celeste isn’t the kind of person

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