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."

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...