The Scent of 392

Chapter 392

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Bryson, unaware of the grudge between Celeste and Wynn, followed up on Rodney’s words and said, “Yes, we were just discussing some new developments in the industry.

“Ms. Locket also studied Al–more minds mean more ideas It would be great if Ms. Locket joined the discussion.”

Wynn responded, “Oh, I see…”

As she spoke, she glanced over at Col

After finishing the serious work discussions, Celeste had planned to leave. But unable to resist Rodney and Bryson’s enthusiasm, she stayed and chatted with them for while longer.

Now with Wynn’s arrival, she finally had an excuse to excuse herself.

She stood up and said, “It’s getting late, and I have something I need to attend to. Mr. Fleming, Professor Leonard, Professor Milford, let’s chat again next time.”

Besides Celeste’s recently published paper, a few other companies in the AI field had also made significant technical breakthroughs lately.

When they were chatting earlier, Celeste had quickly grasped the core of those breakthroughs.

It had been a very lively and insightful conversation–Bryson and Rodney both had hoped to talk with her even longer.

Now seeing her about to leave, they genuinely felt reluctant

Bryson quickly said, “Leaving already? I was just about to discuss some issues regarding engine integration with you.”

Although they were all collaborating with Fleming Group now, the work discussions had pretty much wrapped up. Opportunities to sit down and talk deeply about technology like this were likely to become rare in the future. So, Rodney also hurried to add, “Yeah, why not stay a little longer?”

Celeste smiled and said, “I really do have something to take care of. Maybe next time.”

Since Celeste insisted, no matter how disappointed they felt, Rodney and Bryson couldn’t push her further.

After bidding goodbye to them, Celeste turned to Trevor, reached out to shake his hand, and said, “Mr. Fleming, see you next time.”

It wasn’t just Rodney and Bryson who had enjoyed talking with Celeste.

Even Jacob and Zeke could tell that Trevor had been quite happy during the discussion.

Seeing Celeste about to leave, they thought Trevor might be unable to resist asking her to stay a bit longer.

However, Trevor said nothing. 2

He merely shook Celeste’s hand politely and replied, “See you next time.”

Then he instructed Zeke, “See Ms. Rodriguez out for me.”

Seeing Wynn standing nearby, Zeke suddenly understood why Trevor hadn’t tried to keep Celeste there.

If Wynn weren’t there, judging by Trevor’s professional admiration for Celeste earlier, he might really have asked

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her to stay longer.

But now that Wynn was there, compared to his appreciation for Celeste, Trevor probably cared more about Wynn’s feelings.

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After all, considering his past with Celeste, if he tried to keep her now, Wynn would undoubtedly overthink it.

Realizing this, Zeke came back to himself and politely said to Celeste, “Ms. Rodriguez, this way please.”

Celeste nodded, didn’t spare Trevor or Wynn another glance, and left the office along with Zeke and Candice.

Wynn watched Celeste’s departing figure.

Thinking back to how eager Rodney and Bryson had been to keep talking with Celeste, she smiled faintly and asked, “What were you chatting about?”

Rodney was the first to speak, sighing, “Ms. Rodriguez has an incredibly broad and innovative knowledge base in the AI field. She’s a truly rare all–around Al talent–very impressive. 2

“Just chatting with her opened up my thinking so much. That’s why Bryson and I both wanted to talk to her more. It’s really a pity…”

The more he spoke, the more regretful Rodney became. He couldn’t help but let out a heavy sigh.

Wynn didn’t expect that.

The smile on her face noticeably faded a little. However, she kept her expression in check and simply said, “I see.”

Just as she finished speaking, Bryson chuckled and said, “Cel really is a genius in AI. She’s not only brilliant but also beautiful. Matthias is one lucky guy.”

A genius in AI? Celeste?

And Matthias was lucky to have her?

Bryson’s words practically placed Celeste on a pedestal.

Although Wynn didn’t know exactly how Celeste had managed to impress both Rodney and Bryson without slipping up, seeing how much they liked her, she couldn’t help but think of Rowan and Theodore.

They too had really liked Celeste.

Just a single paper had won her so much favor from so many major figures.

Wynn had to admit, Celeste’s skills were indeed impressive.

But still, without real substance, there would come a day when the truth would be exposed.

No matter how much Celeste had now, it was all just an illusion, not something she could truly rely on.

Thinking about this, Wynn lowered her head and smiled faintly without saying anything further.