It wasn't just Wynn and Howard. When the other bidders saw Celeste and Matthias, they more or less realized that all their efforts had likely been for nothing.
And that was exactly the case.
As everyone waited, the results were quickly announced. The smart traffic project was awarded to YodaVision.
Celeste and Matthias weren't surprised at all by the outcome. They had more important matters to attend to and had no intention of lingering.
As the two of them walked past Howard and Wynn without even sparing them a glance, the expressions on the father and daughter's faces—which were already grim—grew even darker.
Since moving to Baumond, the Locket family's company had been running fairly well thanks to Trevor's support.
Because of Wynn's connection to him, many people in their social circle were aware of their company.
However, that recognition was mostly limited to within their circle. They had yet to establish a solid reputation on a broader, public level.
The main reason for that had been a lack of competitive core technology.
Now that they'd finally made a breakthrough, they had pinned all their hopes on winning this smart traffic project.
If they succeeded, it would have been a turning point in both recognition and credibility for Locket Tech.
Their entire team had worked tirelessly for over a month, pouring in massive amounts of manpower and resources. They had truly believed the project was already in the bag. But in the end…
After Celeste and Matthias left, Howard and Wynn remained seated for a long while.
Back at home, the rest of the Lockets and the Shaws had also been paying close attention to this bid. Before long, Linda couldn't hold back and called Wynn.
"Wynn, how is it? Did we win the bid?"
Wynn answered calmly, "No."
"No?" Linda frowned. "How could that be? I mean, I know some of the other companies bidding had decent strength, but we—"
After all, this was a major project—one that concerned the future of the Locket family's company.
This wasn't just personal. It was a high-stakes matter. They couldn't let Celeste cause trouble like this.
"It was bad enough when she tried to interfere between Wynn and Mr. Newman, and then again with Matthias. But now she's even jeopardizing the future of our company! If she keeps targeting us like this—"
"I know," Howard said. "I'll find a chance to talk to her."
The matter was too important to ignore.
In fact, when Celeste and Matthias were about to leave the venue earlier, he had nearly called out to her. But there were too many people around at the time, and it hadn't been appropriate.
…
The next day, when Celeste arrived at YodaVision and got out of her car in the parking lot, Howard also stepped out of his car and called out to her, "Cel."

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Breaking Point of Love (Celeste and Trevor)
Another saviour debt?? Seriously?...
I just need an effing glimpse to what goes around in Trevor's mind. Author - do something about it please There is not even a single mention about what Trevor really wants - interested in Celeste? If yes, then why there is no reaction on seeing people courting Celeste...
I love the story bt really death slow... Y cant you post 5 to 10 chapters per day????...
This reads like a daily diary account...and not a story with a planned plotline. Author, we would share if you took the time to start developing the story, rather than dragging it out with outlines. no depth, no character development, not even the overused tropes are present, just a daily itinerary. We want you to do well..but you have to put the work in making it a viable story...
The storyline is moving painfully slow.. Will we ever get to hear Trevor's side of story? Currently the mixed signals from Trevor are just confusing and frustrating. He is using Jordyn to postpone the divorce and side by side ignoring Wynn to the level that he didnt invite her to the Fleming group banquet. But when asked about clarifying divorce to Jordyn, he is not doing so. Awfully frustrating...
Team beck or Caleb. Trevor has wynn saved his contact as 'babe', kissing her in office and spending nights with her. How in initial chapters Trevor pushed jordyn towards wynn without caring about a mother's feelings. Now he is two timing, suddenly interested in Celeste after knowing background and leaving wynnn behind. Spineless man. He knows cels history with her father, still chose to support them. I don't how people are rooting for cel and Trevor. I wish truth comes out. Cel deserves someone who loves her with whole heart. She thrives in her field. Beck saw cel when she was not famous. But Caleb is good option too. I hope Celeste grows spine starts to demand explaination for dragging divorce....
Author - dont you think the story has been dragged as is? Now, you want to include the angle of Wynn being pregnant as well? God, i really want to know Trevor side of story, why is he playing both sides?...
Are they going to compromise for Jordyns sake? I'll be sad for Celeste if that happens. Why is author giving mixed signals in almost every alternate chapter? Initially Trevor and Wynn were always appearing together along with huge PDA, then Trevor seems involved with Celeste - when she was under alcohol influence, then Trevor seemed to be ignoring Wynn - all the while divorce proceedings are still on and now Jordyn is getting depressed because of their situation. Feels like we are just roaming around the bush or the author is making us do that. Sigh!!...
I don't understand where this story is headed to.. I can't seem to know what Trevor is thinking, in late 500 chapters, he was seen dodging the divorce, ignoring Wynn and now at 624, he is planning on how to tell Jordyn about the divorce. This is messed up!...
My fav novel post us more chap per day...