The flood got worse.

Although the Fleming Manor hadn’t been much affected thanks

to its geographical advantage, the cell signal grew unstable

once night fell.

Based on the heavy rain warning she’d received that afternoon,

she might not be able to leave the manor tomorrow to return to

YodaVision for work.

That evening, after dinner, Celeste reported her safety to the

Rodriguez family, then contacted Matthias to let him know she

was currently at the Fleming Manor and might not be able to go

to work the next morning.

Matthias said, “The situation is pretty serious now. YodaVision

has already announced that employees can work from home

tomorrow. So, don’t rush. I’ll help you handle anything urgent

Let’s get in touch again tomorrow.”

“Okay.”

After that, Celeste sat on the floor with Jordyn, playing with

some puzzle toys, while Trevor sat on the sofa reading.

Over an hour later, Trevor walked over.

Celeste didn’t look up, but Jordyn did. “Dad? What’s up?”

Instead of answering his daughter, Trevor’s gaze fell on Celeste.

“Want to play chess?” 2

Celeste did like chess. And Trevor was indeed a formidable

opponent. If it were anyone else, she’d usually rise to the

challenge. But if it was Trevor… °

She gave a faint shake of her head. “Not interested.” 2

Hearing this, Trevor didn’t press. He simply shifted topics. “If

you’re bored, why not go upstairs and read for a bit?” 4

By “upstairs,” of course, he meant either his bedroom or his.

Celeste’s expression didn’t change. “No, thanks.” 2

Trevor wasn’t offended. He only chuckled lightly, then asked, “

Have you looked at the latest journals?” 4

“No.” She had bought the physical copies already, but she’d been

too busy to read them.

Without another word, he turned and went upstairs. +

A short while later, he came back down, carrying several books

in his arms. Then, he set them down in front of her.

Celeste hesitated, finally glanced up at him, and said, “Thank

“You’re welcome.” 3

She opened one of the books and began to read beside Jordyn.

Trevor didn’t disturb her again.

That night, she stayed in Jordyn’s room and slept with her.

Trevor didn’t come to bother them.

The next morning, when she went downstairs after waking,

Trevor was on the phone. 4

After breakfast, Matthias called to go over some work matters.

Without her computer, Celeste had no choice but to ask Peter if

she could borrow one.

Peter replied that he rarely used a computer, and his had broken

down last year and never been replaced.

Trevor went upstairs in silence and then returned with a laptop.

He set it down in front of her, keyed in the password while telling

itto her at the same time. =

The computer was right before her eyes. As soon as the login

screen loaded, she could immediately tell this was Trevor’s work

But the tasks she needed to handle involved confidential

company information from YodaVision.

She could double-check everything before and after using the

device to make sure nothing leaked. Yet when it came to

technical skills, Trevor was just as much an expert. 1

And she didn’t fully understand the extent of his capabilities.

For him to lend her his personal work computer might mean he

trusted her. But for her… 4

Celeste pushed the laptop back toward him. “Thanks, but no. I’ll

just use my phone.” +

Trevor seemed to understand what she was thinking. ©

When she refused to use his laptop, he merely smiled, nodded,

and didn’t insist. He shut the lid, picked it up, and quietly headed

back upstairs. 5