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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.

the distance did Beck

and Adeline were still awake, though Jamie and

over at her in unison. It was obvious they had

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

was impossible not to notice. “Yes,” Celeste replied. “We’re planning to

this, Betty smiled. “Good, good. Divorce is

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and to be fair, he has treated her quite well these past two years. He probably won’t give you custody that

want custody of Jordyn. But she didn’t say it

I’ll talk to him

others went to bed, but

home, and by the time

had even noted, “This is for the professor.

bag, took a sip of water, and replied,

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shower, she

around 4:00 am, she finished the tasks

he was nearly done as well. He then sent

Celeste replied, “Alright.”

chat

shutting down her computer, Celeste went to the bathroom to remove her makeup and