Chapter 19
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Chapter 19
Even Trevor , typically composed and reserved , wore an expression of admiration and awe . Next to him , Jordyn and Miles leaped from their seats in excitement .
The race reached a fever pitch . Tucker reclaimed the binoculars once more , oblivious to the fact that Trevor and his group were also present .
As the race paused , Wynn temporarily took the lead .
Celeste asked Tucker for the binoculars again .
Tucker beamed with delight . “ You’ve fallen for CC too , haven’t you ? I told you , nobody can resist her ! ”
Celeste smiled faintly without responding
She was thinking of calling Trevor . She wanted to see how he would react but then dismissed the thought as she knew he’d likely decline the call , as he always did .
Still , just one last time , she thought .
In the end , Celeste dialed Trevor’s number and raised the binoculars again . Through them , she watched as Trevor glanced at his phone and unhesitatingly ended the call before refocusing on Wynn .
His eyes held only Wynn .
Celeste inhaled deeply , smiled to herself , and returned the binoculars to Tucker . She didn’t watch the rest of the race or glance in Trevor’s direction again .
By the race’s end , Wynn had taken first place .
Tucker was ecstatic . He and his friends excitedly discussed approaching Wynn for an autograph .
“ But CC’s a wealthy heiress and a PhD holder from a prestigious university . Racing is just her hobby . She doesn’t need fans , nor does she cater to them . She usually leaves right after a race and never gives autographs . It’s basically impossible to get one .
“ Yeah , and since this was a private event , we had a better shot . But the racers have their exclusive passageways , and we don’t have any connections to get inside . Alas … ”
As Tucker and his friends lamented , word spread that Wynn had already left with her group to celebrate . Queenie called to check in , and Celeste turned down Tucker’s plea to join his friends to take him home .
Before leaving , Celeste stopped by the restroom .
On her way out , she accidentally bumped into someone .
“ Sorry , ” both of them apologized simultaneously , stepping back .
Celeste looked up and froze .
It was Beck , one of Trevor’s close friends .
Beck recognized her too , and his already indifferent expression grew even colder .
Celeste noticed this at once .
She had met Trevor when she was ten , but Trevor and Beck had been childhood friends , inseparable since their school days . Their bond had always been unshakeable .
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Yet , Trevor had always excluded her from his circle , even after their marriage . So , even though she had known Beck and Miles for more than ten years , they were barely acquaintances .
But despite knowing Wynn for only a short time , Trevor had already introduced her to his friends .
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