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Of course, that was just a joke. There was no way Matthias would actually let Celeste pay.

Besides, he was also worried that Zachary might find out he had taken Celeste out drinking at a bar. So, after settling the bill at the counter, he left with her.

The next day at noon, Celeste drove to Zachary’s villa to pick him up.

Once Zachary got in the car, she asked, “Mr. Newman, where are we going?”

Zachary gave her an address.

Half an hour later, they arrived at a restaurant. A waiter led them to a private dining room.

When they pushed the door open, two men were already seated inside. Both were middle–aged men with imposing presences.

Seeing them enter, the two men stood up. “You’re here.”

Zachary, as indifferent as ever, introduced them, “Theodore Robinson, Harold Jennings. My student, Celeste Rodriguez.”

position in the military, while the other was

despite their status, their demeanor toward Celeste was warm. They extended their hands to

Celeste was a little caught off guard, she remained composed and shook their hands respectfully. ” That’s something I

chuckled and gestured for her to

you for years. We’ve always hoped Mr. Newman would introduce us, but everyone’s been busy,

has been studying the system you developed, and since we happen to have some free time these days, we thought we’d invite

began discussing more

quietly, eating and drinking tea, rarely joining

Celeste a

and gazed at her with deep, experienced eyes. Yet, his expression remained gentle. “If I remember correctly, Cel,

“Yes,

Theodore’s meaning, interjected with a smile, “Do

before answering, “I’m married” Though she’d get a

was speaking to, it wasn’t appropriate to discuss her personal affairs, so she didn’t elaborate. Theodore and Harold were clearly surprised. However, they

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her eyes–subtle but telling. It suggested her marriage had

might