Trevor and Wynn also noticed Celeste and Matthias.
Wynn''s expression was cold and unreadable, while Trevor gave
them a polite nod—a minimal gesture of acknowledgment.
Celeste and Matthias, however, acted as though they hadn''t
seen them at all
Luther, seeing Trevor arrive, smiled and said, "Trevor, let''s go
upstairs."
Trevor nodded.
Watching their backs as they left, Matthias gave a short, derisive
“They''re already acting so arrogant even before the divorce is
finalized. I can''t imagine how unbearable they''ll be once you two
are actually divorced.
“If it weren''t for YodaVision, for Prof, and for me, they''d probably
eat you alive.”
Celeste pressed her lips together and didn''t respond.
Just then, Zachary and Nadine arrived.
Meanwhile, Trevor and the Lockets and the Shaws were being
personally received by the restaurant manager.
Because of all the polite small talk, they were dyed for a bit. It
was just long enough for them to run into Celeste''s group as
they were heading toward the elevators.
From the way Nadine was holding Celeste''s hand, it was clear
she was doing so out of fondness.
Seeing how warmly Zachary and Nadine treated Celeste, the
smiles on the Lockets and the Shaws’ faces instantly faded. +
They''d heard that Celeste was now quite cooperative about the
divorce and that she wanted it finalized quickly.
Given that Zachary and Nadine were both important figures in
their respective fields, and Matthias had a limitless future ahead
of him, Celeste didn''t seem to be losing anything by letting go of
No wonder she was so willing to move on.
Patricia''s voice was cold and detached as she said, "She really
does have good fortune."
First Trevor, now Matthias.
Her tone was quiet—too quiet for Trevor, who was still
exchanging pleasantries with the manager, to notice.
But Lilian, Ruby, and the others all heard her clearly.
Patricia had simply voiced what they were all thinking.
Celeste was indeed too lucky.
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Linda''s eyes bumed with envy and resentment as she red at
Celeste''s retreating figure.
Celeste and herpanions took the esctor on the other
side, so they didn''t run into Trevor''s group again.
After dinner, she and Matthias stopped by Zachary''s ce to
discuss some business matters.
By then, the schedule for Celeste''s visit to the research center in
the military base was nearly set.
Given the uncertainty of her travel dates, it was now clear that a
divorce by mutual consent would go much more smoothly than
forcing it through the courts.
Once that was settled, and after leaving Zachary''s ce, Celeste
took out her phone and sent Trevor a message.
“Let''s finalize the divorce paperwork the day after tomorrow.”
The day after tomorrow would be Monday.
After sending the message, she put her phone away and drove
When she arrived, there was still no reply.
Later that night, after she''d showered and dried her hair, her
phone chimed.
It was a message from Trevor. “Alright.”
Celeste set her phone down.
On Monday morning, she woke up early.
Just as she was about to head out, a message from Trevor
appeared. "I have something to handle this morning. Ill confirm
the time with youter.”
Celeste replied, "Okay."
Back at the office, she stayed busy through the morning but kept
an eye on her phone the whole time.
Nothing came through until sometime after two in the afternoon.
“Ill head over soon. I should arrive a bit after three. Does that
work for you?"
Celeste replied, "That''s fine."
Trevor didn''t respond again—probably upied with work.
Celeste still had a few things left to finish, but she stopped what
she was doing, tidied up her desk, and grabbed her bag to leave.
Just then, Kieran came over and noticed her getting ready to go.
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