Chapter 753

Zachary naturally came to expand the connections and opportunities for Celeste and Matthias.

Although his friends would not have neglected Celeste and Matthias even if he had been absent, it still made a difference with him personally there.

Trevor knew that Zachary had also come to the event, but he didn’t deliberately go over to greet him.

It was only when he happened to run into Zachary while leaving around noon that he politely greeted him. “Mr. Newman.”

Zachary merely nodded coldly.

Then he left together with Celeste and Matthias.

During the day, Celeste not only engaged in in-depth academic discussions with several veteran figures in the industry, but also accepted several interviews.

The entire day was extremely fulfilling.

Soon, it was time for the awards ceremony that evening.

At the ceremony, Celeste sat together with Zachary and Matthias. Trevor was seated not far away, but there was no interaction between them.

When Celeste received the Outstanding Paper Award, it was indeed just as the rumors online had said—Zachary personally went on stage to present the award to her.

When Zachary stepped onto the stage, the host smiled and said, “Mr. Newman, there have been rumors that you broke from your usual routine and accepted the invitation to attend this awards ceremony because you wanted to personally present the award to Ms. Rodriguez. May I ask if this rumor is true?”

Zachary’s expression remained somewhat distant, but he answered directly. “Yes, it is.”

His straightforward admission surprised even the host.

Celeste was surprised as well.

Although she knew that Zachary had appeared today because of her and that he had even taken two extra days off because of it, she had not expected him to admit it so openly.

When she had given up on the career she loved after getting married and having a child, Zachary had not said much.

Later, when she returned to the Al field and continued to pursue her research, he had not put much pressure on her either.

But she knew that deep down, he had never wanted her to abandon her career or waste her talent.

Therefore, although he rarely brought up her achievements over the past year, in reality, he had always been happy for her.

Celeste’s eyes slowly turned red as she thought of this.

At that moment, the host smiled and

continued asking Zachary. “Ms.

Rodriguez has achieved such

remarkable results at such a young que. I’m sure you must be very age.

proud and happy for her as well.

“Is there anything that you would like to say to Ms. Rodriguez?”

The host and audience below assumed that even if Zachary did not give a lengthy speech, he would at least say a few more words.

But Zachary only said, “Keep up the good work.”

After that, he handed the trophy to her.

Celeste smiled with tears in her eyes. She accepted the trophy and replied, “I will. Please rest assured.”

“I won’t disappoint you again.” These were the words that she didn’t say out loud.

After she finished speaking, the first person she saw among the audience was Trevor when she swept her gaze downward.

Trevor was also looking at the stage. He was probably watching her.

At that moment, he was applauding just like the other audience members.

Perhaps sensing her gaze on him, he smiled.

Celeste paused. She finally looked away after a moment of hesitation.

At this time, the host turned to Celeste and asked, “Congratulations, Ms. Rodriguez Everyone says you have a good relationship with Mr. Yoder He’s sitting right there in the audience. Is there anything you would like to say to him?”

Hearing this, Celeste thought of all the support and understanding Matthias had given her over the past year.

Warmth immediately filled her eyes, making her tear up again. But this time, she smiled.