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)
I know everyone will not agree with me and I also know that Trevor is a trash and all but I want Trevor and Celeste to get back together. They should be the end game and for that to happen Trevor should start working hard for that second chance....
So we're going to go on for another 15 chapter's about jordan's temper tantrum with neither of the parents asking her what's wrong..stop milking it. The only reason i'm still reading is because i cant leave a book unfinished. What I'm pissed about is the book started with promise and turned into a circus....
The story should just come to an end and the writer should give their reader the closure they deserve. There's no point in keeping the story going. It's been the same since the start. Not has changed. The initial story plot was, that Celeste and Trevor are getting devorce and still after 800 + chapter, they are still heading for a devorce....
Don’t Shaws and Lockets reflect ever on themselves? Every difficult situation, they look forward to Wynn to ask for Trevor to help. Initially the focus of the novel was on how Wynn is so accomplished blah blah and now - she is just a useless person, incapable of anything. Irritating storyline...
I'm starting to get bored and I can't predict exactly where the story is headed....
Beck being the only actual adult to ask a child what’s wrong...
Can we get to the point its stagnant and I am unimpressed,I don't care about the company being in trouble nor the inner thoughts of others. Come on now....
Its a good thing both jordan parents are loaded. They going to spend a lot for Jordan therapy. 😂...
Wynn has no shame. And keeping the staff well beyond their work hours is an a-hole move....
I am again fed up with the storyline..it is just exhausting to keep reading only one side of story - where people are living in their own righteous bubble and assumptions....