Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 399

"Sir, that's all I know. Celestine always deluded herself into thinking she was your wife, so she would often attack Miss Sinclair. She also spread rumors, causing a lot of misunderstanding among people who didn't know the truth. If anyone in the company says anything different to you, I will deal with them severely."

"Alright, I understand."

Chester nodded, seemingly lost in thought.

Sensing his cue, Stein prepared to leave.

"Wait."

Stein paused, his heart starting to pound as he looked back at Chester.

Chester pressed his temples. "Take some time and finalize the location for Joanna's studio as soon as possible."

Stein bowed respectfully. "Yes, sir."

After leaving the office, Stein took a blank sheet of paper from the stack of documents Chester had just signed.

He smirked.

***

That evening, with little hope left, Celestine went to the last potential studio location on her list.

The place was very unique.

It was a courtyard house situated in the most bustling part of the city center.

She loved its antique and elegant interior.

But the price was shockingly low.

Celestine worried there was a catch, so despite her fondness for it, she hadn't made it her first choice.

She had come just to try her luck.

She had assumed such a cheap place would have already been rented, but surprisingly, it was still available.

"Are you Celestine?"

A young man in a casual t-shirt greeted her.

Seeing his serious expression, Celestine had a bad feeling.

She gritted her teeth and asked, "Is this one… also taken?"

"No, no! I've been waiting for you!" the man exclaimed, looking like he'd just met a walking goldmine.

Celestine instinctively took two steps back. "This house… no one died in here, right?"

"They did!"

Celestine's heart skipped a beat.

Just as she thought.

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