Kieran's appearance there didn't seem to indicate that he intended to join in or deliberately stir up trouble.
Looking at Celeste, he spoke in a familiar tone, "Going out for a meal with Mr. Harper?"
Celeste replied, "Mm."
"You'll be coming back later, right?"
"Yes."
She still had some things to take care of and needed to return to handle them.
Kieran nodded. "Alright, I'll come find you later then."
With that, he didn't say anything more. After glancing at Beck, he turned and walked away.
Beck knew that Kieran was actually provoking him.
He was showing him that while Beck had to go through a lot just to get Celeste to agree to meet, Kieran was already very familiar with many aspects of her life and had plenty of chances to be around her.
He had no need to play any petty tricks to get in the way of whatever was happening between them.
But faced with Kieran's provocation, Beck wasn't angry or anxious.
As it stood now, Celeste didn't seem to have romantic feelings for either of them. So, at most, he and Kieran were just the pot calling the kettle black.
In fact, if he had a choice, Beck would rather that Celeste show some affection, whether it was for him or even Kieran. At least that would mean she felt something…
He had already mentioned to Celeste that Shanice had recently been taken back by her grandmother.
It had been a while since they'd last heard anything about Shanice, so once they arrived at the restaurant, Celeste couldn't help but ask, "How's Shanice doing?"
Hearing her ask about Shanice warmed Beck's heart. He said, "She's doing well. She called a few days ago and said she misses you. She said she wants to come back and see you."
Celeste smiled. "That'd be great."
Then Beck, after a brief hesitation, added, "I heard that Jo's training went really well this time too. She'll probably win something in the next competition."
Patricia smiled and said, "Sorry, Beck. It's Linda's fault for interrupting your dinner."
Since they were elders, Beck still showed them respect.
He said, "It's alright."
But toward Linda, he showed no mercy this time. "Ms. Shaw, I don't think we're that familiar with each other. I hope something like this won't happen again. Do you understand what I'm saying?"
He wasn't just saying there shouldn't be a next time—he was clearly rejecting her.
Linda truly liked Beck. Hearing his firm rejection, and in front of Celeste no less, she instantly felt wronged, and tears started to fall. She couldn't help but choke out, "I—I didn't mean to—"
But Beck showed no sign of softening.
Since it had already come to this, he decided to be completely clear about his rejection.
"If I'm not mistaken, Ms. Shaw, you seem to be interested in me. But I can tell you very clearly—there is no possibility of a relationship between us. So, I hope you'll learn to respect boundaries moving forward."

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The readers' comments on the novel: The Breaking Point of Love (Celeste and Trevor)
I think there wont be a closure anytime soon, with the speed with which the story is flowing. New characters are being introduced, sides and opinions are being formed blindly - yet no one is ever discussing anything with each other. This is by far the most frustrating novel i have read and yet, come back for an update in a hope that there may be something in reader's favor now. Sigh! There is nothing. If author doesn't want to take Celeste Trevor route, then let Celeste move on like Trevor has. Enough with this beating around the bush....
Y cant you give more chapters.... Really disappointed.. My fav novel produce only one chap per day😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔...
I can't even believe there are almost 800 chapters and absolutely no story line advances. Basically Trevor is absolute trash and deserves to be mocked and scorned because of his cheating nature, bringing his mistress around like he's single and flaunting the billions he spends on her as if he is not already married for 7 years. Celeste deserves everyone to know her story and be free of this loser....
Very slow in updating chapters😔.... Tat too only one... It vil be useful if updates have 5 chap a day or atleast 3 per day...
I am getting frustrated with story, what is the point in dragging this on? How come Celeste is always portrayed as the villain when she hasn’t done anything wrong? Get on with outing Wynn, I’m sick of her!...
😍😍😍😍😍eagerly waiting fr next chapters...
Y only one chapter per day🤥 vry sad...
Why am i reading this novel still? In what hope, seriously? To have Trevor regret his choices? To get some clarity or closure on so many gaps this novel offers? To have Shaws & Lockets ever face repercussions? To get clarity on Celeste's mother life? Because seriously, 720+ chapters gone by and from last 350 chapter - there has been no significant progress, the story has been playing around in loops. This is just sad...
No updates still😡😡😡😡😡😡...
Y u stopped in middle.. Pls my fav story... Pls do post...