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?”

cut through the

gaze linger a moment longer before turning away, her tone frosty. “Even if Elyse took first place, do you really think she could’ve done it without Cody pulling

silence heavy with meaning, before adding, “Let’s not forget—Fiona Evans, that other woman, was one of Cody’s protégés too. It’s not far-fetched to say his students have wrecked Nick’s career.” The assistant bobbed his head in agreement, almost tripping over his words.

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 what he might

thoughtfully before changing the subject. “Speaking of which… about

missing a beat. “I’m not one to entertain just

Gavin sat at home, staring at his phone, waiting

As expected—another dead end.

frustration mounting. For the first time, he felt truly stuck. Celeste was proving to be

hand down his face, Gavin groaned, “I’ve bitten off more than I can chew. Celeste isn’t the kind

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