The Quinton family was, after all, a well–known family in Baumond. So, seeing Miles invited was no surprise to Celeste. 4
“Mr. Harper, Mr. Quinton, welcome.”
Although Miles would occasionally run into Celeste, it had actually been quite a long time since they’d even exchanged basic greetings. 1)
Beck, on the other hand, couldn’t help but arch a brow. Celeste was treating him with the same distant politeness as any other guest tonight. 3
And when he noticed how smoothly she was greeting others, taking on the full air of a hostess, his brow arched even higher. (3)
It had been a while since Beck had seen her. He was just about to speak when his gaze caught Trevor and Wynn inside the banquet hall.
Miles spotted them too. His eyes widened slightly in surprise. “Trevor is already here?” (2
Beck was a little surprised himself. He looked over, and just as he was about to turn away, Trevor and Wynn also noticed them.
Trevor offered them a smile. Wynn had been smiling too, but the moment her eyes landed on Beck, her smile faltered. 5
Miles waved to them and was about to tug Beck along, but Beck didn’t move. He gestured for Miles to wait, then turned back to Celeste. (1)
“I’ve been following the news about YodaVision lately. Congratulations.”
In just half a year, YodaVision had achieved such staggering success. She and Matthias truly were formidable.
Celeste’s smile, this time, was genuine. “Thank you.” 3
Of course, Miles was well aware of Yoda Vision’s financial report for the first half of the year.
But hearing Beck congratulate her so earnestly, he didn’t think too deeply about it. To him, it was only natural to congratulate Celeste, who was clearly an “important figure” in YodaVision.
At that moment, Kevin, who had long maintained a partnership with YodaVision, arrived as well. He came over warmly. “Ms. Rodriguez, congratulations, congratulations.”
“Thank you, Mr. Thatcher, you’re too kind.” Q
Celeste quickly shook his hand, exchanged a few pleasantries, then turned back, intending to speak with
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Beck again. But seeing that she was busy, Beck said first, “You go ahead. We’ll head over there.”
“Alright.”
When they walked closer to where Trevor and Wynn stood, Miles chuckled. “You’re here so early today. For a second, I thought I was seeing things.” 2
“Since there’s nothing much going on, we just decided to come earlier,” said Trevor. He lifted his glass and clinked with theirs after Beck and Miles picked up drinks from a passing waiter. 4
Hearing this, Wynn lowered her gaze. 2
When there was a moment free from interruptions, Miles couldn’t hold back. He leaned closer and asked in a low voice, “You and Celeste may not have officially divorced yet, but when handling the paperwork, wasn’t she always cooperative?”
Trevor acknowledged with a hum. “Why?”
“Nothing.” He glanced toward Celeste, who was still earnestly greeting guests. 1
And among YodaVision’s attendees, people were already treating her as if she were another co–founder of the company. 4
Lowering his voice, he murmured, “She really looks the part of Yoda Vision’s co–founder now. Is she seriously planning to marry Matthias once she and you divorce?” 5
Trevor gave him a faint smile. “That I don’t know. If you’re so curious, why not ask her yourself?” (5 Ask her directly? What kind of relationship did he think he had with Celeste? But then…
Miles seemed to think of something and turned to Beck. “Beck, you’re on decent terms with her and Matthias these days. Have you heard anything?” 9
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