Chapter 14
Early the next moming, Celeste and Samuel had just woken up when Julian amived.
Julian stood tall in a well–tailored suit that accentuated his dignified presence. His finely chiseled features, tightly pressed lips, and a hint of stemness made him almost inesistibly captivating.
Celestestared at him inawe
After a moment, the recovered and asked, “Mr. Food, why are you here so early?
Julian seemed somewhat pleased. He casually responded, “1 brought breakfast for you and Samuel.”
Then, he waved a bag in front of her
Celeste quickly took it and said, “Why don’t you come in and sit for a while? I’ll get some plates”
Julian modded and stepped inside.
Just then, Samuel groppily emerged from his room with his tousled hair and sleepy eyes, he looked especially adorable.
Without greeting his father, he turned and clung to Celeste, saying in a babyish voice, “Hold me
Celeste smiled and bent down to pick him up, holding a plate in one hand as she carried him out.
Julian stepped forward to help and glanced coldly at Samuel “Ms. Hart, you mustn’t spoil him so much.”
Celestew bothered. “It’s line. He’s so good, and he’s not heavy.”
Samuel gave Jullen a smug look and long even tighter to Celeste.
Celeste chuckled and settled Sammel on her lap, softly asking, “What would you like to eat? get it for you.”
Samuel pointed with his small nges. “Milk”
Celeste imediately complied
From where he sat, Julian could see Celeste’s beautiful profile. Her radian smile complemented her delicate nose and shimmering eyes. Her flawless skin wasbare of makeup, looking fresh and elegant. Her simple beige dress highlighted her graceful figure, emphasizing her slender waist and curves.
Julian was captivated by her beauty. A flicker of attraction appeared in his eyes as if he were trying to take her all in
Celeste sonaad his gaze and looked up. Their eyes met
Julian’s gaze had rebined to inusual calm, and he asked, “What’s wrong ?
“Oh, nothing “She had clearly felt a wann gaze for a moment.
After Celeste and Samuel finished breakfast, they left with Julia. She wondered if it was just her imagination. For a moment, she felt a warm gaze directed at her.
Jadian dropped Celeste udear her company.
Just before she estred the car, fullan seddenly said, “By the way, M. Hart, Samuel won’t be coming over tonight. His grandparents ace back. They want to see him.”
Celeste was taken aback and quickly responded, “oh, okay. It’s me.”
Samuel was unhappy, though. “Twant to stay with Ms Hunt.”
Julian ignored him and told Celeste, “If you want to see blin, you can call the number he lett
“Alright. Although Celeste felt reluctant to pact with Samuel, she smiled as she kissed Samuel goodbye and headed to the office.
The elevators were packed during the busy moming ruds at the office, so Celeste decided to take the stairs. When she reached her department, she found everyone rugaged in a heated discussion
When Lyon saw her, she grabbed her and said, “Celeste, something big has happened.”
“What’s the commation about Celeste asked, looking confused
Lynn handed her a phone, saying, “It’s tha
Celeste looked at the phone and saw a Tomum post on the company’s internal site. The post reported that Creative Solutions was about to be acquired by a major corporation
Celeste was surprised. “When did this happen?”
Lynn replied, “This morning. It’s said that the acquiring company is Prescott Group”
Celeste’s expression grew serious “Which Prescott Group
Lynn looked at her as it she were a fool. “Which could it be? There’s only one Prescott Group in the entire city. Don’t you that?”
Celeste said nothing, but her fists clenched slightly, and a trace of ridicule appeared in her eyes.
How could she not know?
In fact, she knew all too well, which was why she was confirming it. She just hadn’t expected to hear the name this way after five years.
The other colleagues overheard the conversation and gathered around to gossip. “Celeste, you must be living under a rock! Mr. Prescott is famously wealthy and handsome. He has a charming, relined demeanor and has won the hearts of countless women
“That’s right. He’s also ranked ninth on the Damsburg Eute List and frequently appears in major financial magazines. Haven’t you seen him?”
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“What does it matter? He’s already engaged! His fiancée is also named Hart, just like Celeste. Hername is Stacy Hart, so she might be Celeste’s relative.”
The group laughed, but Celeste couldn’t find any humor in it.
It was unfortunate–Stacy was Indeed her relative.
It seemed that fate had a cruel sense of irony–After the incident five years ago, she had out all ties with the Hart family, hoping never to have anything to do with them again. Yet, here she was, facing them in this manner
Celeste felt an inexplicabile sense of frustration.
Lynn noticed her change in expression and asked with concern, “What’s wrong, Celeste?”
“I’m line.”
Celeste forced a smile, set down her bag, and tamed toward the break room to get a cup of coffee to clear her mind.
Just as she reached the breakroom door, she ran into a few figures. Among them were Faye and Louls. They were flanking aman and a woman in the center.
The man was dressed in a charcoal gray suit. He looked exceptionally handsome, radiating a refined and elegant demeanor that would win anyone over wherever he
went.
Beside him, the woman wore a stylish, form–fitting red dress highlighting her curvy figure. She was in ten–inch heels, her makeup flawless, and her face radiated striking beauty with a touch of arrogance.
When Celeste saw them, her heart skipped a beat, and she felt ardous. Unsurprisingly, it was William and Stacy.
