After they had been discussing work for a while, they paused for a break and casual conversation. At that moment, Celeste's phone rang.
The call was from Jordyn.
After excusing herself, she stood up to walk out while answering the call. "Jo, what's the matter?"
"Shanice is back in Baumond. We're meeting for dinner tonight. Do you want to come too, Mom?"
Celeste replied, "Sorry, I have a work engagement tonight and can't get away. So, I won't be joining you."
As she spoke, she pushed open the door and stepped outside.
Celeste truly was busy and couldn't leave. After chatting a little longer with Jordyn, she returned to the room and continued discussing work with Trevor and Quincy.
Once the discussion ended, Celeste and Kieran left.
Trevor stayed behind to talk to Quincy a bit longer before heading home to pick up Jordyn for dinner.
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Jordyn hadn't seen Shanice for quite some time and had prepared many gifts. She was extremely excited.
When Trevor returned, she eagerly had people load all the gifts into the car before saying, "Dad, I called Mom to invite her, but she has a work engagement and can't make it."
Trevor nodded. "I know."
Jordyn looked surprised. "Huh? You knew?"
"Yes. I was right beside her when she took your call."
"Oh," Jordyn frowned slightly, feeling a little disappointed.
Beck assumed Trevor and Wynn had separate work arrangements, which was why they arrived separately, so he didn't ask further.
Since Jordyn and Shanice hadn't seen each other for quite some time, they had both prepared many gifts. After a brief exchange of greetings, they happily started swapping presents.
When it came time to sit, Wynn naturally took the seat beside Trevor.
Of course, she wasn't invited by Trevor or Jordyn. Earlier that afternoon, Beck had simply tagged everyone in their group chat.
After sitting down, Wynn spoke to Trevor as if nothing was unusual. "I've met two of the people you recommended—they're indeed very capable."
Trevor nodded and hummed a response.
Wynn went on to describe the specific strengths of the two specialists he had recommended, trying to engage him in more conversation.
She had barely said a couple of sentences when Miles couldn't help but complain, "Isn't it enough that you two whisper to each other every day? Now you're ignoring the rest of us even at a gathering. Isn't that a bit much?"

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Breaking Point of Love (Celeste and Trevor)
Is the apology chain starting with Jorge? Should we expect same from Miles, Quentin, Narcissca, Trevor's family and Trevor himself...
Is he trying to rudely ask Celeste for help? The audacity of these two families exceeds my expectations....
Trevor, you're damned... I just wanted to say this for no reason....
Are we back to having rage baiting chapter?...
I don't want to raise my hopes regarding this lawsuit. I'm sure the bank (Trevor) will get them out of there....
Let's beat around the bush again...
Uhuh. And what, pray tell, is it that you know to be doing Trevor?...
Mr. Lincoln, you never raised your son. He is not a real man... When I see him, I just remember the line from the song that says "I guess no one ever told you how to be a real man."...
Did Trevor shut down the internet? If he does it, he's truly the biggest whore I've ever seen in my life... This guy raised my blood pressure throughout 800 chapters...
ok im done im not reading this trash anymore its repetitive celeste finally speaks and its less than 5 words.this isn't good at all and now we're getting the netizens pov but not hers. EVERYBODY HAS AN OPINION EXCEPT HER AND TREVOR...