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)
About time… now where’s Trevor, Harvey’s and the others public shame???...
After this moment, the day of the downfall of the Shaw and Lockett families began....
Eat that Quintin and all others...
Appada finally a fast move by Mathiyas🥰🥰🥰🥰...
Yes. Now continue telling everyone that Celeste started Yodavision and is Zachary’s student and the only reason she stopped was because she got married...
I hope the story continues in the direction that we all are rooting for. Proud of you Matthias!! 🤩...
Will Matthias still say something? I don't know what he'll say, but I think it will probably be about Trevor....
Applause for Matthias but I’d love to see Celeste stand up for herself too and all this is going on with Jo right there, if she really doesn’t care what people think about her she should take Jo out of there. They can all continue their shenanigans...
Author, please increase chapter length at least. It took me just a minute to read two chapters 😭. Also, W Matthias 🥹...
Matthias grabbing his chance and running his mouth as long as no one stops him. King 👑...