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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.”

news before. One held a high–ranking position in the military, while the other was

despite their status, their demeanor toward Celeste was warm. They extended their hands to shake hers.” We’ve heard

and shook

and gestured for her to

seated, Theodore said, “We’ve heard about you for years. We’ve always hoped Mr. Newman would introduce us, but

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

conversation, they began discussing more serious

sat quietly, eating and drinking tea, rarely joining

hour later, Theodore poured Celeste a cup of tea,

Yet, his expression remained

“Yes, I’m

Harold, catching on immediately to Theodore’s meaning, interjected with a smile, “Do you have a

answering, “I’m

wasn’t appropriate to discuss her personal affairs, so she didn’t elaborate. Theodore and

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Celeste mentioned she was married, a flicker of emotion passed through her eyes–subtle but telling. It

meant their sons might still have a