Hearing Jordyn’s words, Celeste was momentarily brought back to her thoughts.
Yesterday, when she fell, Trevor didn’t help her.
When she got hurt, he acted indifferent.
He behaved that way not just because he didn’t care about her but also because he didn’t want Wynn to misunderstand.
In his heart, Wynn’s thoughts and feelings were what mattered most.
<b>Whether </b>Celeste lived or died didn’t concern him.
Otherwise, how could he have been <b>so </b><b>cold </b>when he saw her fall and get injured?
With this thought, her expression turned indifferent. Just as she was about to decline, Trevor spoke first.
“Ask your Mom,” he said to Jordyn.
Jordyn turned to Celeste. “Mom, Dad wants to know if you want to talk to him.”
Celeste pressed her lips together briefly before responding, “No, I’m busy.”
“Oh,” Jordyn ryed this to Trevor. “Dad, Mom said no.”
Trevor simply replied, “Okay”
Jordyn said, “Okay, Mom. Bye.”
“Bye.”
After hanging up, Jordyn set down her phone and turned to <b>Trevor</b>. “Dad, I think Mom’s upset about something, she <b>said</b>. There <b>was </b>a <b>hint </b><b>of </b>uncertainty in her voice.
Trevor nced at her. His tone was indifferent. “Oh? Is that so?”
“Yeah. I don’t <b>know </b>why, but I just got that feeling”
“Okay.”
And that was the end of the conversation.
Over the next few days, Celeste continued working from home.
Jordyn called her daily to check on her injury, but as Celeste expected, she never mentioned visiting
The assignment she and Matthias had submitted was reviewed by Zachary two dayster.
The core technical analysis they had put together–something others might have treated as confidential–was harshly criticized by Zachary and deemed worthless.
For the next two or three days, Celeste and Matthias spent much of their time revising the presentation based on Zachary’s feedback while juggling their regr work.
By Monday, Celeste’s ankle <b>had </b>mostly healed. Although she still wasn’tfortable driving, she was able to return to the office<b>. </b>
At the office, Matthias said to <b>her</b><b>, </b>“It seems Trevor really does n to coborate with us.”
Trevor hadn’te personally, but someone from his side had reached out <bst </b>week.
Matthias had deliberately kept it from Celeste as he was worried it might affect her.
Later that day, someone from Trevor’spany was scheduled to visit their office again. If the discussions went <b>well</b>, they could finalize the initial ns for the partnershi
Trevor’s technical director, Henry Quinn, was representing Trevor’s private techpany rather than the Fleming Group,
It was the first time Celeste had met him.
Learning that Celeste was also in tech, Henry greeted her politely. “Hello, Ms. Rodriguez.”
“Hello,” Celeste replied.
The subsequent discussions went smoothly.
At noon, YodaVision Co. hosted a lunch for Trevor’s team.
When they arrived at the restaurant and got out of the car, they happened to run into Trevor and Wynn, who had just stepped out of their vehicle as well.
Celeste froze momentarily at the sight of them.
Matthias rubbed his temples. He was clearly not expecting such a coincidence<b>. </b>
Henry’s eyes lit up as he called out, “Mr. Fleming!”
Trevor and Wynn turned around.
Both seemed a little surprised to see Celeste and Matthias
After briefly greeting Celeste and Matthias, Henry walked over to Trevor and Wynn.
Since Trevor had already seen them and they had an ongoing coboration<b>, </b>Celeste and Matthias exchanged a nce before reluctantly following Henry.
Henry, who evidently knew Wynn, greeted her warmly. “Ms <b>Locket</b>.”
“Hello,” Wynn replied. Her tone was slightly cold.
Henry didn’t mind. Considering <b>Wynn’s </b>special status as Trevor’s favored <bpanion</b>–and likely future wife- <b>her </b>aloof demeanor toward subordinates <b>was </b>understandable.
Henry turned back to Trevor and exined, “I was at Yodavision Co. earlier discussing a coboration. Since it’s lunchtime, Mr. Yoder and his team invited us out for a meal
Trevor nodded and shook Henry’s hand. “Thank you for your efforts.”
“It’s my job,” Henry said with a smile.
Trevor’s gaze shifted to Matthias and Celeste. He greeted Matthias with a nod. “Mr. Yoder<b>.</b>”
He didn’t address Celeste.
Matthias responded with a polite nod and suddenly suggested, “Since we’ve run into each other<b>, </b>why not join us?”
Trevor <b>declined</b>. “No, this is a personal outing. Next time, 11 <b>make </b><b>sure </b>to treat you to <b>a </b><b>ineal</b>.”
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A personal outing–that likely referred to his date with Wyn. Clearly, he didn’t want to be disturbed.
Matthias scoffed internally but outwardly smiled. “You’re too kind, Mr. Fleming.”
Wynn, meanwhile, appreciated having more time alone with Trevor. While she was interested in interacting more with Matthias, her priority was always <b>Trevor</b>.
Trevor’s attentiveness to their date delighted her, and she didn’t want anyone intruding on their personal time.
She said nothing further and left with Trevor.
After they were gone, Matthias asked, “Henry, you know Ms. Locket?”
“Just met her a <b>few </b>times,” Henry replied. “As you know, Mr. Fleming is very attentive to her. He’s brought her to thepany several times.”
So that was it.
Despite being married to <b>Trevor </b>for years, Celeste had never once visited any of hispanies. Trevor had never allowed her to.
But when it came to Wynn, there were no such restrictions.
Taking advantage of Henry’s distraction, Matthias leaned closer to Celeste and whispered, “Since <b>the </b>charity banquet fiasco andst week’s tech expo, the Locket family has gained quite awork in Baumond. Word is that they’ve secured several major projects in just a few days.”
Once those projects werepleted, the Locket family would firmly establish themselves in Baumond.
The Locket family had aplished in mere days what many businesspeople dreamed of achieving thanks to Trevor’s support. It wasn’t surprising that people were envious.
Celeste lowered her gaze and quietly murmured, “I see.”