Chapter 374

Chapter 374
Chapter 374
A few days after attending the International Artificial Intelligence Conference , Celeste went to a hotel one evening after work to attend Adeline’s nephew’s wedding banquet .
She entered the elevator and just as the doors were about to close , she suddenly heard someone say , “ Hold the
door . ”
At the same time , a hand reached in to stop the elevator from closing .
When she saw who it was , Celeste’s eyes flickered slightly .
Calvin was also surprised to see her in the elevator .
Though they had only met a few times and their last meeting was two or three months ago , he still remembered her . He gave her a polite nod .
At that moment , Erin appeared at the elevator entrance as well .
She looked slightly surprised when she saw Celeste . But she quickly averted her eyes , entering the elevator as if she didn’t recognize her .
Calvin was about to press the button for their floor , but noticed that the 18th floor had been selected .
Since Celeste was technically an acquaintance , he smiled and turned back , intending to make small talk .
But Celeste clearly saw his intentions , turned her face coldly , and looked away .
Calvin froze for a moment . Seeing how clearly she didn’t want to talk , he said nothing further .
Calvin then affectionately put his arm around Erin’s shoulders . She smiled and patted his hand lightly .
Celeste stood beside them in silence , observing quietly .
Soon , the elevator arrived at the 18th floor .
As the doors opened , a wave of noise greeted them from outside .
Following behind Erin and Calvin , Celeste stepped out of the elevator and realized the lobby on the 18th floor was packed with people .
Harvey and Lilian were dressed to the nines , standing beside the reception table and greeting guests who had come to celebrate Erin’s birthday .
That’s right – today was Erin’s 70th birthday .
When Celeste had seen her earlier in the elevator , dressed so elegantly , she had almost immediately remembered . what day it was .
As soon as Erin appeared , someone noticed and called out warmly , “ Look , here comes the star of the day ! ”
Then someone spotted Celeste behind her .
Seeing her striking appearance and poised demeanor , they couldn’t help but brighten up and say , “ Madam Locket , is this your granddaughter ? No wonder she was able to charm the most outstanding young talent in Baumond .
“ She’s so beautiful , and she even looks a little like you did in your youth . You’re truly blessed ! ”
Celeste wanted to leave immediately , but the crowd was too dense – she couldn’t make her way out just yet .
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Chapter 374
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The Shaw family and Harvey were standing not far away . When they saw Celeste and Erin arrive together , they were visibly surprised .
For a brief moment , they thought Erin had actually invited celeste to her birthday banquet .
But , how could that be possible ?
They quickly figured out that Celeste must have been headed to the wedding banquet next door instead .
There was a separate elevator for that venue , but first – time visitors to the hotel often didn’t know the layout and sometimes took the wrong elevator .
It had already happened a few times earlier that evening .
The moment someone said Celeste resembled Erin in her youth , Celeste’s face immediately turned cold , and she was about to respond .
But before she could speak , Erin cut in with a flat tone , “ You’ve got the wrong person . She’s not my granddaughter . I don’t know her . ”
Just as those words left her mouth , Trevor and Wynn happened to walk out of another elevator .
Someone spotted Wynn and immediately said , “ Oh come on , what are you all looking at ? This is the real granddaughter . ”
Everyone turned their attention to Wynn and Trevor .
Both were exceptionally good – looking , and they looked striking standing together .
Given their respective identities , the surrounding guests quickly began offering praise with bright smiles .
“ Wow , no wonder she’s the student of a top scientist – just look at that presence ! Ordinary people really can’t compare . ”