Chapter 521
“Ms. Locket.“2
When she saw Jorge coming over, Wynn gave a faint smile. “Mr. Robinson.”
Jorge glanced around. “Why are you standing here alone? Where’s Mr. Fleming?” 1
Wynn pointed in a direction. “Trevor is over there talking to someone.”
Jorge followed her gesture with his eyes, then quickly brought his gaze back to her face.
He paused for a moment, then couldn’t help but ask, “Ms. Locket, you don’t look to be in a good mood. Did something happen?”
Wynn’s smile faltered.
Catching her reaction, Jorge pressed on: “Is it because of Celeste Rodriguez?” 3
Before Wynn could respond, his eyes flicked coldly toward Celeste’s side. “I never thought someone like her would manage to thrive like this and even gain the favor of Zachary Newman and his wife. This world really is unfair.” (8
Wynn truly wasn’t in the best of moods tonight. And it was indeed related to Celeste. But not in the way Jorge thought.
In reality, what weighed on her was the fear that Celeste’s identity–as Zachary’s student, and as one of YodaVision’s founders–would be exposed tonight. 4
Because of this, her nerves had been taut for days, and at this moment, they were stretched nearly to the breaking point. 3
Hearing Jorge’s comment, she knew he had misunderstood. But she didn’t plan on correcting him. If anything, his presence eased her tension a little.
Just then, Trevor returned.
Seeing Jorge, he smiled lightly. “Mr. Robinson, you’re here too.” (2
Jorge gave a slight nod. “I just came over to exchange a few words with Ms. Locket. Since you two have matters to attend to, I won’t intrude further.”
Trevor said, “Calling it an intrusion is too polite, Mr. Robinson.”
But Jorge still excused himself and left.
Perhaps thinking she had been waiting to speak with Zachary, Trevor said, “You’ve been waiting long, haven’t you? Let’s go greet Mr. Newman and his wife now.” $45
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Chapter 521
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In the past, whenever Zachary rarely appeared, she would have seized the chance to speak with him. Even if Matthias disliked her, she would ignore that and find a way to strike up a conversation.
But now…
She knew Celeste was Zachary’s student. Which meant that from the very first time she had met him, Zachary had already known who she was. (4)
Back then, he had said her ability wasn’t up to his standard. That time, he had probably been telling the truth. But when he faced her then, had there really been no prejudice in his heart? 2
Besides, was Celeste really so exceptional that Zachary accepted her as his student? (5)
“What’s wrong?” Seeing her silent, Trevor asked.
“Nothing.” (4
She didn’t want to go over, but not wanting Trevor to sense anything amiss, she still went with him toward Zachary.
“Mr. Newman, Dr. Yarborough.”
They had just stepped up and exchanged greetings when Celeste and Matthias also came over to find the couple. 1
When Matthias saw Trevor and Wynn, his smile carried a hint of mockery. “What a coincidence, Mr. Fleming, Ms. Locket, you’re here too.”
Trevor greeted him with a calm smile. “Mr. Yoder.” Then his gaze shifted to Celeste, and he gave her a
brief nod.1
Nadine looked at Trevor and Wynn with a smile. “So, it’s Mr. Fleming. It’s been so many years since we
last met.” (1)
Trevor nodded. “Yes, it’s been a long time.” Then he added, “This is Wynn Locket.” (3
“So, you’re Ms. Locket,” Nadine said with the same warm smile. “I’ve long heard of you.” 11
