Celeste went to pick up the parcels every day. Today, she finished work early and personally picked up Leo from school. At the door, she let him enter the access code to retrieve the parcel.Among the many parcels, there was one with a leather-like texture that appeared familiar.They carried the parcels into the house and threw them on the carpet in the living room."Mommy, what's this?"Celeste unpacked the other parcels, while Leo opened the leather box first.When she heard the crisp sound from him, she looked over and felt like fainting.It was the "Swan Lake Suite"! A jewelry set worth over 200 million was casually placed in her parcel locker!"It was a moment of foolishness by Mr. Bishop," Celeste said speechlessly."His moment of foolishness is so beautiful."Having inherited her sense of humor, Leo exclaimed as he held the necklace set. "Mr. Bishop has an eye for it."Celeste felt bitter in her heart when she saw her son cherish the necklace set as a treasure."Leo,
"Celeste, have I ever asked anything of you?" Damon's voice lacked emotion but carried a hint of weariness.He had suffered from insomnia for too long. He finally understood Celeste's experience of waking up at midnight."I don't want things that aren't mine," Celeste insisted."You like this necklace set. Just take it as a gift from me for your return to Carlino. Is there any problem with that?" Damon patiently tried to persuade her."I said I don't want it." She didn't take his persuasion."If you don't want it, then throw it on the street." Damon returned to his usual coldness."Damon, don't be like this. I'm a married woman. It's inappropriate for me to accept gifts from another man."This line became Celeste's ultimate weapon.While Sebastian was fooling around with others, she never forgot she was a married woman. Damon only felt a headache. So, he gave a cold snort before hanging up. "Do as you please."Celeste had never used her marital status to deflect anyone durin
Celeste tied her hair into a loose ponytail, wearing a plain white shirt and khaki work pants, with a pair of white high-top canvas shoes. She stood out among the wealthy wives, who were all dressed in fancy silk coats. Her simple outfit stood out in the crowd.Everyone present couldn't help but look at her. But, she was used to being looked at by others and didn't pay any attention to it.Sebastian, though, seemed like a rich dude. He wore the kind of white stand-up collar shirt that young guys usually wear, along with white pants, two-tone gray-white sneakers, and leaned on the racecourse railing, peeping inside.No words were needed. Sebastian and Celeste standing side by side looked like a pair. The two best looking people there were definitely related.Damon looked at them from a distance, feeling frustrated.Sebastian was the one who spotted Damon first. He leaned in close to Celeste and whispered, "Hey, Mr. Bishop is here too," giving her a wink.It was only then Celeste
In speed horse racing, it was all about the horse, not the rider. Even though the skill of the jockey and their level of coordination with the horse were important. But, the performance mainly depended on the horse's speed, endurance, hoof strength, breed, and family lineage.In essence, the role of humans in speed horse racing only accounted for thirty percent. While the other seventy percent was determined by the requirements of the horse. Therefore, generally, the jockeys in speed horse racing were staff members from the racecourse. The smaller and lighter the rider, the less weight the horse had to carry, giving them a real edge.Damon had a purebred horse stabled here, and it was routine for him to swing by and watch before the racing season kicked off. He never thought he would run into Sebastian and Celeste in this situation. But now that he saw them, he felt his temper flaring.No way. If this continued, he would go crazy!The chess players were geared up and ready to
"Who's that?""He's so tall yet runs so well?""This horse's got some skills.""The jockey's got some skills too, he's too handsome!"The reporters on site quickly focused their attention on Damon, neglecting to photograph anyone else."The White Knight and a group of dwarfs," commented an unfamiliar socialite next to Celeste."Horse racing is not a beauty pageant. Saying that is unfriendly to the other jockeys," Celeste defended others.It had to be admitted that Damon's appearance was impressive. With his full gear on, his face was not visible. But with his broad shoulders, narrow waist, and tall stature, no one could take their eyes off him."I didn't say who's who, which shows that you got some bias," the socialite retorted.Celeste was about to speak when cheers erupted from the crowd. In just 2 minutes and 52 seconds, Damon completed the 1.24 miles race in less than 3 minutes!At this moment, he had already ridden his horse to the finish line."The champion is number
Independent women were naturally intrigued about competitive events, and Celeste was no exception. She had never been to a horse race before. But, when Sebastian invited her, she immediately agreed.Sebastian had a playful nature, with a childlike essence deep down.Damon regarded horses as his loyal companions. While Sebastian cherished them like a beloved pet. Winning a prize was nice. But, even if they didn't, they would just simply pat the horse's head and affectionately call it "silly".Sebastian's horse won third place, and he was already very happy. As a companion, Celeste also felt proud."Sophie, you're amazing!" Celeste gently stroked Sophie's ears."Yeah, our little princess Sophie can run so fast!" Sebastian also leaned over, petting and kissing Sophie affectionately.The top three received prizes, with the champion receiving 1.98 million, the runner-up 980 thousand, and Sophie as the third place receiving 380 thousand.Ironically, those who won the awards were a
Away from the bustling crowd, Celeste finally found a moment to relax. Given the Miller family's status and her own achievements, having a peaceful meal was impossible. People kept coming over to toast and flatter her.After drinking half a glass of champagne, Celeste made up an excuse to step outside. When Damon followed her out, she was lost in thought, staring blankly at the fountain in the small garden.She reached out toward the mist, enjoying the coolness of the summer night. Then, as if puzzled and resentful, she leaned her face closer to the fountain, letting the mist sprinkle over her."You'll ruin your makeup if you stay in there any longer," Damon's voice came from behind, and she suddenly turned to face him.Since it was a celebration banquet, Celeste changed her daytime outfit for a simple little black dress and a pair of flat ballet shoes, giving off a casual yet beautiful vibe.Half of her face was damp from the fountain, with tiny water droplets on her eyebrows
With a whole bunch of media present, and Damon not even trying to hide his feelings. It was obvious this thing wouldn't just slide by unnoticed. All the news about the horse race specifically mentioned Damon riding himself, showing off his cool style. The accompanying audience photos even included close-ups of Sebastian and Celeste. While not explicitly mentioning Damon and Celeste's past relationship, the articles hinted at it, leading readers to speculate."Is Damon doing this to catch Celeste's attention?""In speed horse racing, it's all about the horse, not the jockey. If I remember right, the requirement is not to exceed 5 feet 6 inches.""Every social class has its own show-offs.""Mr. Bishop, the president, must love horse racing."Various netizens discussed and joked, with the teasing outweighing the attention on the competition."Are my couple pairing... finally getting together... happily ever after?""I wouldn't be surprised at whatever happens between them.""N