Chapter 94: Welcome Banquet

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Delilah walked in, holding a small jewelry bag.

When she saw Melinda was also there, her eyes flickered slightly.

Raymond motioned for Delilah to put the jewelry bag down, and she did as instructed.

Melinda's gaze was involuntarily drawn to the jewelry bag.

Couple bracelets? Raymond was really going all out to win over Celestia.

"If there's nothing else, I'll get back to work," Melinda said, her voice sounding somewhat distant.

"Did I say you could leave?" Raymond's anger flared as he looked at Melinda's reluctant expression.

Her tone carried a hint of inexplicable emotion. "Mr. Thomas, I heard you're dating Celestia?" She decided to ask him directly rather than listen to the gossip.

Raymond raised an eyebrow, his gaze neither confirming nor denying.

This ambiguous attitude made Melinda's heart ache. She took a deep breath and left the office.

She knew she couldn't go on like this. She had to free herself from this unrequited love. Watching her disappear through the door, Raymond's fists clenched. He knew he had gone too far, but he couldn't control his concern and feelings for her.

Melinda left the office, feeling increasingly heavy-hearted.

She didn't return to the lab. Instead, she drove to a nearby coffee shop and sat by the window, lost in thought.

Meanwhile, Celestia glanced at her phone screen, quickly got up, and left the office. She put her phone on silent and walked to a secluded spot before answering the call.

"Hello, godfather, I couldn't take your call earlier."

"Did you get the flowers I sent?" Rufus's voice came through the phone.

Celestia smiled slightly. "Yes, godfather, but you should send fewer flowers to avoid making Raymond suspicious."

"It's fine. I just wanted to show some care. How are things progressing with Raymond?" Rufus asked with concern.

Celestia's lips curled into a smug smile. "Godfather, he's deeply attracted to me. I'll complete the task you gave me soon."

"Has Melinda caused you any trouble?" Rufus suddenly asked.

Celestia sneered. "Godfather, she's no threat at all. I overestimated her before."

"Good, as long as she doesn't interfere with our plans," Rufus said sternly.

"Don't worry, godfather. I'll stick to the plan and get pregnant with Raymond's child, making him marry me," Celestia said eagerly, wanting to prove her charm.

After hanging up, Celestia stood up and headed to the lab to get some data.

Melinda returned to the lab after finishing her coffee, but she found it impossible to focus.

She sighed helplessly.

Just then, her phone rang. Melinda glanced at the screen and answered. "Hello?"

"Melinda, there's a company welcome party tomorrow night. Can you make it?" Delilah's voice came through the phone.

Melinda frowned slightly. "Is it for Celestia?"

"Yes, Mr. Thomas agreed to it. If you can't make it because of Sam, it's okay," Delilah said cautiously.

"I'll be there," Melinda replied. She wanted to see what Raymond and Celestia would do at the party.

Delilah didn't say much more, just reminded her not to push herself if she felt unwell. After hanging up, Melinda checked the time, quickly packed her bag, and rushed out of the lab.

She picked up Sam, and they went to the amusement park, staying until after 8 PM.

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Sam was exhausted and fell asleep after a bath.

Melinda thought she would fall asleep quickly, but as she lay in bed, her mind kept replaying the scene of the jewelry bag in Raymond's office. Couple bracelets- Raymond and Celestia's relationship was progressing rapidly.

Raymond's name lingered in her mind like a curse.

"Why do I keep thinking about him? Why think about a man like that? Get a grip, Melinda. Raymond isn't worth it."

She turned her head, her gaze falling on the wall by the door.

That was where Raymond had cornered her and kissed her last time. Every memory of it made her heart race.

Looking at the bed, she remembered the last time Raymond had taken advantage of her there. A surge of inexplicable emotion welled up inside her.

"Raymond, you jerk!" Melinda clenched her fists and gritted her teeth.

She even felt sorry for Celestia, the woman who was being kept in the dark by Raymond.

But despite her words, tears still streamed down her face.

She cried herself to sleep in the middle of the night.

When she woke up the next day, it was already past 10 AM.

It was Saturday. After breakfast, Melinda called Asher to come over later since she needed to attend the company's welcome party that evening.

During the day, she decided to take Sam to the aquarium. He had been asking to go, but they had to postpone it because of her accident.

Meanwhile, Celestia was busy preparing for the welcome party at her apartment.

She had a custom-made silver evening gown, sexy yet tasteful, elegant and captivating. She had another important goal for the evening: to deepen her relationship with Raymond. Ideally, she would get him drunk and have a night with him, ensuring she got pregnant.

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Although the rumors in the company weren't true, deep down, she longed to be the woman by Raymond's side one day.

In the evening, Melinda returned home and carefully chose a white evening dress. She applied delicate makeup and nodded in satisfaction at her reflection in the mirror. Delilah called to remind her not to be late at 7 PM.

For Celestia's welcome party, a five-star hotel restaurant in the city center had been

booked, and many high-society figures were invited.

Around 7 PM, colleagues from the lab began arriving at the banquet hall.

Melinda hurried in and saw Delilah waiting anxiously at the door.

"Come on, let's go!" Delilah pulled her into the elevator, heading to the rooftop

revolving restaurant, which offered a panoramic view of Shadow City's nightscape and required reservations.

Melinda's off-shoulder dress perfectly showcased her arms, and the fitted design highlighted her curves.

Her makeup was flawless, making her stand out in the crowd.

From a distance, a pair of eyes were fixed on her, captivated by her charm.

As enchanting music played, Celestia slowly emerged, the lights focusing on her, making her the center of attention. She wore the latest Chanel sequined dress, a luxury watch on her wrist, and a dazzling necklace, outshining every woman present. Celestia's elegance and nobility were unmatched, while Melinda's beauty and confidence were equally striking.

They understood what it meant to truly shine.

"Celestia, your watch is beautiful! It must be expensive," someone tried to engage Celestia in conversation.

"It's alright," Celestia smiled gracefully and took her seat, the spot next to her clearly reserved for Raymond.

Her demeanor exuded a noble and confident aura, making her impossible to ignore. However, those who knew, knew.

For instance, Tenley immediately recognized the value of Celestia's watch.