Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 400

Hearing this, Gideon glanced at Vernon, who was looking incredibly guilty.

At that moment, Vernon was looking at him shiftily, putting his hands together in a pleading gesture.

He couldn't help but chuckle in exasperation.

This kid, acting on his own again.

"Yes. Is Celestine calling to thank me again?" Gideon said, raising an eyebrow.

Celestine slowly curled her lips into a smile. "No. This time, I'm going to repay your investment with tangible results, and this studio will be part of it."

She had figured it out.

Verbal thanks were meaningless.

Since she had made up her mind, she had to show her commitment through her actions and her work.

Showing him a return on his investment was the greatest thanks she could offer.

Gideon's expression brightened as he listened to the determination in Celestine's voice.

"Alright. I'll be looking forward to it."

After the call ended, Gideon tossed the phone back to Vernon.

"Acting on your own again," he said, feigning a stern look.

Vernon chuckled sheepishly. "Boss, I was just trying to help Celestine secure a studio so she could start generating results for the company sooner, and for you… ahem."

A sharp glare from Gideon cut his last sentence short.

Gideon's expression softened considerably. "Forget it. You did a good job. Your year-end bonus is doubled."

Vernon's eyes lit up.

Fortune favors the bold!

"Thank you, boss!" he said, grinning from ear to ear.

"Don't get cocky. How is the investigation I sent you on?"

"Right, I was just about to tell you about that." Vernon's smile vanished. "Celestine's biological mother was indeed buried ten years ago. The person seen in Eastmere couldn't have been her. However, based on surveillance data from the area, the mysterious woman is highly likely to be a close relative of her mother. Our people have recently found some traces of her in Eastmere and are now in full pursuit."

"Good. There's one more thing. Have someone look into the clues surrounding her parents' car accident back then," Gideon said, his playful demeanor gone. A hint of killing intent flickered in his gray eyes.

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