The Scent of 401

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Chapter 401

Chapter 401

“No need, I’ve already eaten. But thank you,” Celeste answered.

To be honest, Caleb’s confession was actually quite moving But…

The reason she had taken Caleb’s call in the first place was to clear things up once and for all.

So, she spoke seriously, with calm conviction; “I really appreciate your feelings for me. But just as you said, I really don’t have any plans to start a new relationship right now. So, I’m sorry. And please don’t wait for me.”

She noticed Caleb was about to respond again, hesitated briefly, and then decisively hung up the call.

With her phone still in hand, she stood still, emotions tangled and heavy.

After a long moment, a bitter smile tugged at her lips. She turned and went back to the private room.

She had been gone quite a while.

Once Matthias had figured out the reason for Caleb’s call, he was dying to know what exactly was going on between them. Seeing how long their phone call lasted only made him more curious.

As soon as Celeste returned, he leaned in and asked in a low voice, “What’s going on between you and Caleb?”

Celeste took a sip of her lemon water and replied lightly, “Nothing much.”

Matthias got the hint. “Not convenient to talk now, huh? I’ll ask you later.”

Celeste didn’t answer.

Kieran was even more restless than Matthias.

He’d been waiting for Celeste to come back from the call, and while waiting, he messaged a friend to ask about Caleb.

They were all from the same social circles, so his friend naturally knew Caleb. As soon as Kieran asked, the friend gave him a quick background rundown.

Just as Celeste walked back in, his friend asked with curiosity, “Why the sudden interest in Caleb?”

Not hearing what Celeste and Matthias were saying, Kieran pulled his gaze away and typed a reply, “Nothing.”

Trevor also looked over at Celeste when she came back. But after a brief glance, he smiled and continued chatting with the others.

Celeste didn’t pay much attention to Trevor or Kieran. After exchanging a few words with Matthias, she turned her attention back to Bryson and the conversation.

A little while later, Bryson, who was sitting next to Trevor, had a professional question and asked for Celeste’s opinion.

So, she walked over..

Just then, Trevor was typing on his phone.

When Bryson stood up to make space for Celeste, he accidentally bumped Trevor’s arm, and his phone fell to the ground.

Not realizing whose phone it was, Celeste instinctively bent down to pick it up and turned to hand it to Bryson. Only then did she notice–the screen displayed the text messages with Wynn.

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It was Trevor’s phone.

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Realizing that, she quickly averted her eyes and moved to place the phone down on the table. But Trevor had already reached out his hand and said, “It’s mine. Thanks.”

She handed it back to him and, without saying a word, took the seat next to Bryson.

About 20 minutes later, lunch finally wrapped up. Celeste stood up, ready to leave with the others.

Just as they stepped out of the private room, the door to the room across the hall opened.

Unable to help himself, Matthias leaned toward Celeste and murmured, “Such a coincidence? I’m guessing this was planned.” 3

He meant Trevor and Wynn had coordinated their timing.

Celeste had caught a glimpse of the chat screen on Trevor’s phone earlier. Just as Matthias said, it was arranged. Kieran quickly stepped up to walk beside her. Celeste thought he had something to say, so she asked, “What is it?” Realizing she had never truly noticed his feelings, Kieran had originally planned to take it slow. But seeing the situation now, he realized he couldn’t wait any longer.

Still, this wasn’t the right time or place. So, he only said, “Nothing.”

Trevor noticed Kieran moving toward Celeste, glanced at them briefly, then looked away and turned to Wynn, who had just stepped out of the opposite room. 1

Celeste and Matthias didn’t bother making eye contact with the Shaw or Locket family members. They also had no interest in witnessing how close Trevor and Wynn might appear.

So, they walked off without a pause. 1

Downstairs, after a brief conversation related to work, Trevor and Wynn got into the car and left.

Thinking of how Celeste had left earlier with Matthias and Kieran, Patricia remarked as they drove, “That girl- wasn’t she with Matthias just now? The heir of the Gibson family was also next to her, right?

“If something really does happen between them, it’s bound to affect her relationship with Matthias, don’t you think?”

The Locket family was well aware of Wynn and Kieran’s past. And they had fully supported Wynn’s choice to be with Trevor instead.

After all, compared to Kieran, Trevor was undoubtedly more accomplished, and he had indeed shown that he was willing to sacrifice more for Wynn. (5