Chapter 497

The next morning, Celeste presented the solutions she had worked out for the problems encountered during the previous day’s test. She had already solved the problems that everyone thought would take two or three more days to resolve overnight. Lazarus and the YodaVision staff were delighted. Kieran had not stayed long in her room the night before. Before leaving, he had asked her about this, and she had already given him a rough outline of her solution.

Even so, watching the surprise on the others’ faces now and hearing their praise of Celeste’s ability, Kieran couldn’t help but smile, a sense of pride stirring in him. 2 But when his gaze drifted across to Trevor sitting opposite, that smile gradually faded. 1 At that moment, Trevor too was watching Celeste, head slightly ‘turned, a smile on his lips. 5 In his eyes was an unmistakable admiration and interest-and beyond that, perhaps something more. 7 Kieran pressed his lips together. —- He was not the only one taken aback. Seated one place away, Matthias also paused in surprise.

For some time now, the cooperation with Fleming Group had largely been led by Celeste. + He had heard before that during a recent meeting at Fleming Group, Trevor had even come downstairs specifically to listen to her “lecture”. But he had never witnessed it himself. So now, seeing Trevor look at Celeste like this, he was indeed rather astonished During the recent staff dinner, Lazarus and Jacob had also once again noticed Trevor’s particular focus on Celeste. 4 At that time, they had thought his attitude was no more than appreciation for talent.

But if it were only that, then the way his eyes rested on her didn’t quite match. 4 As Trevor’s personal secretary, Jacob considered himself more familiar with his relationship with Wynn than most. 2 Now, watching this, his brows furrowed deeper than anyone else’s. Trevor clearly cared about Wynn-so why was he looking at Celeste this way? 4 —- Unaware of the thoughts swirling around, Celeste finished presenting and quietly returned to her seat. But Kieran noticed that Trevor’s gaze still followed her. His expression darkened at once.

2 Matthias, after a discreet glance at Trevor, leaned slightly toward Celeste and murmured, “The way Trevor just looked at you was… strange.” Celeste blinked, puzzled. “What do you mean?” For a moment, Matthias didn’t know how to put it. After a pause, he said, “It seems he doesn’t really know you at all.” 1 Celeste lowered her eyes and answered softly, “Mm.” Trevor had never cared about her. In truth, he knew little of her life. 2 Matthias thought he must simply have been unaware of her strength in the Al field until now, and was surprised to discover it.

At that, he only pressed his lips together and said no more But Kieran couldn’t forget Trevor’s look during the meeting. All day long, whenever he had the chance, he paid attention to Trevor’s movements. 2 —- Yet through the day, Trevor made no untoward gesture. Between him and Celeste, apart from what work required, there was no interaction at all. Seeing this, Kieran began to think perhaps he had been imagining things. Because the system issue had been resolved in time, that day’s work went smoothly. They had been working for nearly half a month.

With the problem solved, the group went out to a bar to relax that evening. Trevor hosted, so nearly everyone from Fleming Group and YodaVision attended. 2 Celeste at first had no intention of going. But realizing she hadn’t relaxed in a long time, she decided to join them. 1