At that moment, Matthias asked again, “How are you feeling now? Any discomfort? If you’re not well, then this morning’s meeting-”
“I’m fine.”
As she spoke, Celeste suddenly realized that she wasn’t wearing the clothes from yesterday, but she was in her own pajamas.
And her body felt fresh and clean–she must have already been bathed.
She didn’t know whether Trevor had asked hotel staff to help her, or if… 2
It wasn’t something she could bring up with Matthias anyway. After a few more words, the call ended.
Seeing that it was already late, Celeste didn’t waste time dwelling on last night. 2
She washed up, touched up her makeup, grabbed her bag, and stepped out of the room.
The moment she did, she came face–to–face with Trevor and Wynn.
Celeste’s steps faltered.
Trevor and Wynn stopped as well.
The moment Wynn saw Celeste, her expression turned cold instantly. 3
“Cel.” 3
Just then, Matthias also stepped out of his room. Seeing Wynn and Trevor together, his jaw clenched as he walked directly over.
Celeste withdrew her gaze.
Trevor greeted him calmly, “Mr. Yoder.”
Matthias didn’t know when Wynn had arrived in Jorburgh. But seeing her standing with Trevor, and hearing Trevor greet him so casually, Matthias ignored him altogether and said only to Celeste, “Cel, let’s go.” (1
“Mm.”
She took the lead, heading toward the elevators. 2
At that moment, Kieran also happened to step out of his room.
Spotting Trevor, Wynn, Celeste, and Matthias all waiting for elevators at the same time, he paused in
surprise. 1
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But since Celeste and Matthias were standing at a different set of elevators, apart from Trevor and Wynn, the scene looked almost as if they weren’t acquainted at all.
Kieran didn’t spare much attention for Trevor or Wynn. He went straight to Celeste and Matthias, entering the same elevator as them.
Downstairs, Celeste and the other YodaVision engineers gathered at the hotel entrance.
On the other side, a fashionable young woman standing with a group glanced over, then waved with a smile when she saw Trevor and Wynn arriving.
“Wynn, over here.” 4
Trevor and Wynn walked toward her.
Just then, the car that was to take Celeste and Matthías arrived. Neither of them spared Trevor and Wynn another glance, boarding first and leaving.
Trevor did attend the morning meeting, but Wynn did not accompany him. (1)
Matthias couldn’t help but remark sarcastically, “That really is rare.” He had assumed Wynn would follow along.
Celeste kept her silence.
The morning’s work went smoothly. As long as there were no surprises, after one more busy afternoon, they would be able to return to Baumond that same evening.
At noon, after finishing the morning’s work, the people from Fleming Group and YodaVision went to a restaurant together.
Trevor did not go with them. 4
Smiling, Lazarus explained, “Ms. Locket’s best friend just returned from overseas, so Mr. Fleming is busy hosting her today. That’s why he won’t be joining us for lunch.” (5
Hearing this, Matthias smiled without warmth. “Mr. Fleming certainly keeps himself busy.”
Lazarus didn’t catch the irony in his tone. Thinking he was simply teasing about how close Trevor and Wynn were, he laughed. “Isn’t that right?”
The afternoon schedule also went smoothly.
Once work was done, they boarded their flight back to Baumond that same night, just as planned. 1
From what Lazarus said, Trevor seemed to have another project to discuss. That day, both he and Wynn stayed behind, not returning with them on the same flight. (10
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