The Scent of 151

Chapter 151

“Okay.”

Celeste went back to the Rodriguez residence for a meal on Saturday morning. She asked Ivan about the new

project.

After confirming there were no issues with the new project. Celeste finally felt at ease.

At 2:00 pm, she drove to the campsite.”

Beck and Shanice had just arrived as well when she did.

Beck’s people were working on pitching the tents and preparing the grill.

It had been showing for the past few days. Thus, there was a thick layer of snow stretching across the mountains.

The moment she arrived, Shanice tugged at her excitedly, saying she wanted to build a snowman together.

Celeste used to build snowmen with Jordyn as well.

Hence, it wasn’t a complicated task for Celeste.

Before long, Celeste and Shanice put together a small snowman.

Shanice even prepared a scarf for the snowman. When the snowman was done, she asked the helpers to look for the scarf and carrot for her.

Beck walked up to Celeste.

Celeste didn’t say anything upon seeing him.

Beck crouched beside her and asked, “So, are you working in YodaVision now?”

Celeste was still making some final touches to the snowman. “Yes, I am.”

Beck recalled their encounter at InnovaTech. Her cold, dismissive attitude toward Trevor and Wynn made it seem like she had already moved on. “When did you start working there?” he asked.

Celeste replied, “It has been a while now.”

Beck wanted to dig deeper into the details, but Celeste was clearly not in the mood for it. Thus, he changed the topic. “Just a total of five times.”

Celeste paused for a moment. She knew he was asking her to accompany Shanice a total of five times.

“Okay,” she answered.

Shanice took two scarves over. She suggested building a bigger one next to it, so the two could stand together- one big, one small, just like her and Celeste. She even asked Beck to help them out.

Beck quietly did as she asked.

When the big snowman was done, Shanice asked Beck to take a photo of her and Celeste together with the

snowmen.

Beck took out his phone. Watching Celeste’s smile through the screen, he snapped several photos in a row.

Time slipped away quickly in the midst of their laughter and fun. By the time they finished taking the photos, the sky had turned dark. The smell of grilled food drifted through the air, and the tents glowed softly in the evening

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Chanter 151

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Beck asked, “Would you like some of these?”

Celeste nodded,

Then, he handed a couple of skewers to her.

The campsite was bustling with winter campers. Though the tents weren’t overcrowded, the energy of the placé made it feel alive. There was also a bonfire party scheduled for later in the evening.

“Shall we go to the bonfire party?” Beck asked.

“I’m fine either way,” Celeste said.

Just when Beck was about to speak, his phone rang suddenly.

It was a call from Miles.

Beck walked off to a quieter spot to take the call.

Miles said through the phone, “Let’s get some drinks tonight.”

“I’ll pass. You guys can go ahead.”

“Why…”

At that moment, Shanice ran over with a skewer in her hand. “Uncle Beck, this grilled chicken is for you!”

Beck stooped down and took the skewer from Shanice.

Miles heard Shanice’s voice. “Are you having a barbecue?”

“Yes.”

“Where are you

“Outside,” he replied in a flat tone. “I went camping.”

“Damn, that’s genius! Heavy snow, camping, snowball fights, and a bonfire sound like the perfect plan. Why didn’t I think of it?”

As Miles‘ words fell, it hit him, and he added, “Wait, you went camping without telling us?”

Beck answered nonchalantly, “I won’t forget next time.”

“Wait, wait. The lady Shanice mentioned is there, too, right? Where are you guys? I’ll head over right away. No, actually, let me tell Trevor as well. We can all…”

“I’m hanging up now,” Beck interrupted.

Beck hung up the call before Miles could speak.

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