Of course, Narcissa knew perfectly well that Candice's claim that Celeste wasn't in was just an excuse.
Celeste was most likely deliberately giving her the cold shoulder because she still held a grudge over what had happened previously.
But Narcissa's project was currently in trouble, and YodaVision was their best option.
So, Narcissa still patiently continued speaking with Candice even though she knew that Celeste was intentionally making things difficult for her.
"Then, may I ask when Ms. Rodriguez will return?"
Candice replied politely, "Sorry, Ms. Rodriguez didn't specify. I'm not very sure either."
Narcissa knew there was no point in saying more. So, she simply said, "Then, I'll come again another day."
She hung up soon after.
After that, she called Wynn and asked whether she had Celeste's number.
Wynn replied, "No."
Narcissa then asked, "Would it be convenient for you to ask Trevor for it?"
Wynn knew why she was looking for Celeste. "Of course."
So Narcissa waited in her car.
A few minutes later, Wynn sent Celeste's number over.
After thanking her, Narcissa immediately dialed the number using her assistant's phone.
Celeste had already guessed she would try calling from a different number. So, she didn't answer her phone when she saw it was an unfamiliar number.
Narcissa didn't expect Celeste to be this guarded. So, she sent a text message instead.
"Ms. Rodriguez, this is Narcissa Lackspur. I have a collaboration proposal that I'd like to discuss with you. You may name any conditions you want. May I know when you will be available?"
Celeste saw the message, but she ignored it. She simply put her phone aside and continued working.
Seeing that there was no reply, Narcissa tried calling again.
Narcissa didn't step aside.
Instead, she looked at Celeste and said, "Since you have matters to attend to, I won't take up too much of your time. But could you at least give me a timeframe?"
Hearing this, Celeste replied, "Regarding that, you can contact my secretary directly. She'll make the arrangements according to my schedule."
After saying that, she moved to walk past her.
Narcissa knew Celeste was just brushing her off the moment she heard that. So, she stepped in front of Celeste again, her tone turning cold.
"Ms. Rodriguez, are you truly unavailable, or are you deliberately making things difficult for me because you still resent what happened last time?"
Celeste didn't get angry after hearing that. Instead, she smiled.
"Yes, I do resent you because of what happened last time. And yes, I am deliberately making things difficult for you? Am I not allowed to do that?"
Narcissa clearly didn't expect Celeste to answer so bluntly.
Celeste just walked past her and left after saying that.

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Breaking Point of Love (Celeste and Trevor)
Somehow i am relieved today to see no updates than to be disappointed with yet another irritating show of everyone else's POV but the main characters...
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....