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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.

her car disappear into the distance did Beck get into his own

awake, though Jamie and Hector had already

over at her in unison. It was obvious they had been waiting for her. Betty said,

Seeing her grandma extend her hand, Celeste set down her bag and walked over to sit beside her. Holding her hand, Betty asked, “Cel,

drastically different from before. It was impossible not

good. Divorce is a

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and to be fair, he has treated her quite well these past two years. He probably

didn’t want custody of Jordyn.

him properly about that. It’s

others went to bed, but Celeste

various topics on their way home, and by the time she got

had even noted, “This is for the professor. It needs to

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

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shower, she immediately

the tasks and sent

also swamped with work, but he was nearly done as well. He then sent her a message: “The professor wants us at his place before

Celeste replied, “Alright.”

didn’t chat

went to the bathroom