Chapter 31
Chapter 31
Chapter 31
As Matthias was about to speak , Celeste noticed someone approaching them to greet him . She turned slightly and . locked eyes with Wynn .
Wynn gave a polite smile , but everything changed when her gaze landed on Celeste . Her expression hardened instantly . She quickly averted her eyes , dismissing Celeste entirely .
Just as Wynn was about to give Matthias a smile , he unexpectedly turned to Celeste and introduced her , saying , This is Ms. Locket , Cel . Would you like to get to know her ?
Matthias’s words conveyed three key points . First , he shared a close bond with Celeste . Second , he was aware of the ongoing feud between her and Celeste . Lastly , he clearly expressed his stance , aligning himself firmly with Celeste in their conflict .
Wynn was unaware that Matthias and Celeste had a prior relationship and were quite close . She was uncertain about the nature of their connection . However , given his comments , Wynn began to grasp the implications of what he meant .
She asked coldly , “ Mr. Yoder , are you suggesting that I don’t need to report to YodaVision tomorrow ? ”
Matthias smiled appreciatively , set down his glass , and applauded . “ Ms. Locket , you’re smart . ”
He could have been more tactful with Wynn , but he chose not to be . This showed that he sided with Celeste and made the decision for her sake .
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Wynn was completely unfazed . She felt neither embarrassed nor humiliated as she believed that while YodaVision held value , it paled in comparison to the status of the Fleming family .
In her eyes , Matthias was not qualified to humiliate her . With that thought , she silently turned away .
Celeste watched the scene , a warm smile spreading across her face . Just as she was about to engage Matthias in conversation , she caught sight of Trevor , Beck , and Miles all redirecting their gazes toward her .
It was clear that their focus was primarily on Wynn . Perhaps they were surprised to see her at the party as well .
Miles and Beck looked surprised to see her , but Trevor remained expressionless and calm . It was as if she were not his wife but rather a stranger he had never encountered .
“ What’s wrong ? ” Matthias looked over .
Celeste shook her head with a smile . “ Nothing . ‘
By this point , Wynn had already left , leaving Trevor and the others uninterested in her presence . Hence , Celeste continued chatting with Bryson .
After Bryson left , Celeste took a sip of her drink and noticed Miles smirking at her while Trevor had his back turned . Miles lifted his glass in her direction .
Celeste frowned , struggling to understand Miles ‘ behavior . He shot her a disdainful glance before turning away , completely dismissing her presence .
Suddenly , she realized that Miles might think she and Matthias had bullied Wynn . He was indicating that the issue wasn’t over . She frowned .
After a short while , Joshua returned from mingling with guests at the party . After warmly greeting everyone , he asked Matthias , “ Are you familiar with Ms. Locket ? ”
He was referring to Wynn .
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Matthias grinned . “ Kind of . What’s wrong ?
“ I had the opportunity to learn a bit about her during our previous conversations . She mentioned that she comes from Letville , not Baumond .
“ Her family business is thriving and has gained recognition in Letville . However , when compared to prominent families like the Fleming , Harper , and Quinton families here in Baumond , her family’s achievements seem relatively insignificant . ”
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