---- Chapter 473 Kieran's appearance there didn't seem to indicate that he intended to join in or deliberately stir up trouble Looking at Celeste, he spoke in a familiar tone, "Going out for a meal with Mr. Harper?" Celeste replied, "Mm." "You'll be coming back later, right?" "Yes. She still had some things to take care of and needed to return to handle them. Kieran nodded. "Alright, I'll come find you later then." With that, he didn't say anything more.

After glancing at Beck, he tuned and walked away. Beck knew that Kieran was actually provoking him. 2 He was showing him that while Beck had to go through a lot just to get Celeste to agree to meet, Kieran was already very familiar with many aspects of her life and had plenty of chances to be around her. He had no need to play any petty tricks to get in the way of ---- whatever was happening between them. 4 But faced with Kieran's provocation, Beck wasn't angry or anxious.

As it stood now, Celeste didn't seem to have romantic feelings for either of them. So, at most, he and Kieran were just the pot calling the kettle black. + In fact, if he had a choice, Beck would rather that Celeste show some affection, whether it was for him or even Kieran. At least that would mean she felt something... 3 He had already mentioned to Celeste that Shanice had recently been taken back by her grandmother.

" She's doing well. She called a few days ago and

competition." ---- When Celeste heard him mention Jordyn, she gave a quiet hum and lowered her eyes. Before she could respond further, the door to the private room suddenly swung open. "Beck!" As soon as Beck heard that voice, his expression immediately darkened. 3 Celeste, however, remained completely composed. When Linda saw Celeste inside as well, her eyes widened in shock. "Why are you here?" 7 Celeste had no intention of

had shown such unreserved coldness. 2 Linda was so startled by his sharp tone that she was left completely stunned. "II..." "Linda, don't be rude," came

dining together didn't raise any surprise. Patricia smiled and said, "Sorry, Beck. It's Linda's fault for interrupting your dinner." Since they were elders, Beck still showed them respect. He said, "It's alright." 2 But toward Linda, he showed

Beck. Hearing his firm rejection, and in front of Celeste no less, she instantly felt wronged, and tears started to fall. She couldn't help but choke out, "I-I didn't mean to-"_ © But Beck showed no sign of softening. Since it had already come to this, he decided to be

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