Damon found the extravagant gown Celeste had placed in his office to be rather bothersome.Since he wasn't too busy in the afternoon, he took a photo and shared it in their group chat."Wow, that's romantic. You managed to get one of Valentino's latest diamond-studded gowns. You're really going all out for Celeste," Nicholas remarked."It's a peace offering from Winston to Celeste," Damon replied curtly."Oh, that ... isn't necessary, is it? If his son dirtied Celeste's gown, the best way is to compensate her with money."Considering Winston's wealth and status, it's strange for him to personally pick a gown and send it over," Nicholas voiced out Damon's thoughts.Moreover, Winston's gaze today hadn't strayed from Celeste.Winston had seen all kinds of women, and Damon didn't think he would have any improper thoughts about Celeste.If he managed to find his way here, he should know about his connection with Celeste.It might be so that the Belasco family matched or even exceed
Damon spent an entire afternoon at Winston's office. Just before leaving, he retrieved the dress Winston had given Celeste.On the way home, Celeste felt troubled as she noticed the dress untouched in the back seat.She decided to confide in Damon in the end."This dress is too extravagant. Although it might mean nothing to Mr. Belasco, for me, it's bringing a lot of pressure. I should find the right moment to return it.""The Bishop family has everything. What's one dress compared to that?"But remember, you're Mrs. Bishop now. You can't just accept gifts from anyone," Damon advised."Hey, this is just an apology gift from Mr. Belasco because Wish dirtied my dress. Are you jealous?"Celeste sensed the tension and playfully wrapped her arms around Damon's neck."Your jealousy is reasonable. After all, I'm so charming and beloved by everyone. Am I right, darling?" Celeste teased as she nestled closer to Damon.Damon, fed up with her antics, lifted her onto his lap. "I know you
"I have my reasons for doing this, but it also happens to help Mr. Belasco filter out an unqualified bidder. It's a win-win situation, right?"Celeste avoided delving into her family matters, but Winston could sense it.He smiled without pressing further. "By the way, I should thank you for uncovering such a significant risk.""You're welcome." Celeste shook her head.Seeing Winston cut all the steaks and distribute two pieces onto her plate, she instinctively refused, "I can't eat this much.""You're too thin. You need to eat more," Winston insisted.For someone of Winston's status, cutting steaks for Celeste and sharing his meal was a breach of etiquette.The only logical explanation was that he intended to express goodwill, signaling to Celeste that she was part of his circle."Mr. Belasco seems to like me a lot," Celeste said frankly as she put a small piece of steak into her mouth."How do you know?" Winston raised an eyebrow."I don't think Mr. Belasco would go this far
Camden was released early from prison due to Shannon's efforts in securing multiple sentence reductions.Now that he was free, his first act was to hold Celeste accountable. He had always believed she was responsible for his imprisonment.As for how he had precisely tracked her down, Leah played a part in that."Hey, Ms. York, what happened?" Leah noticed Celeste's bruised face, and a malicious glint flashed in her eyes. "Seems like payback's arrived for your misdeeds, huh?""Ms. Sullivan, do you have nothing better to do?" Celeste couldn't be bothered with Leah."I'm here to tell you that five interns, including yourself, are in for Prestige's recruitment. At the end of the month, there's a design contest."Only the winner gets a permanent spot. The other four are out.""Oh." Celeste nodded."Celeste, Prestige values competence. Sleeping with Mr. Bishop won't get you far."Leah's disdainful gaze implied Celeste was a third party between her and Damon."Ms. Sullivan, not maki
Celeste turned to look up at Damon. She wasn't wearing makeup, and her face still bore traces of bruising.There was a small cut on her dry, cracked lips. Her eyes sparkled under the dim light.As Damon saw her delicate face, he suddenly felt the urge to kiss her."When did you arrive?" she asked."A while ago."Following his instincts, he lowered his head and kissed her.In the dry autumn air, Celeste's lips had a slightly coarse texture that tickled Damon.He initially intended for a brief kiss but found himself unable to stop.Dizzy from the kiss, Celeste instinctively held onto Damon's neck."Breathe, darling." Damon couldn't help but chuckle as he looked at her blushed face in his arms. Why did he have to remind her every time?Suddenly, a crisp sound of a shattered water cup came from nearby. Damon turned to see Leah standing at the office door, her eyes already red."Leah, haven't you left work?" Damon greeted awkwardly.Leah turned and ran out in tears."You made L
Leah, in a drunken state, was crying and causing a scene on the rooftop.Damon took advantage of the moment when she wasn't expecting it and firmly pulled her away from the edge."Danny, please don't be with someone else. I love you, I can't be without you ..." Leah said incoherently as she held onto Damon tightly.Since Damon was unable to shake her off, he tried to persuade her."Leah, please calm down. Let me take you home."At that moment, a sense of guilt unexpectedly washed over him."I'm not going home." Leah clung tightly to him."I'm married, Leah.""You're mine, you can't marry anyone else!" Leah continued to cry and hold onto Damon.Reluctantly, Damon directed Jasper to drive them to the hospital.Meanwhile, Nicholas, who was having a peaceful sleep, was abruptly disturbed."What's wrong with your Celeste ..." Nicholas started to question but paused. He was astonished as he saw Leah in Damon's arms."Really, Damon? Late at night, you're not with Celeste but with
"Given Damon's status, how could there be just one car?"A 90 million dollar Christie's Pink Diamond was offered as a gift, yet Celeste had to walk down the mountain?"There are plenty of cars, but I don't want to use his things without permission," Celeste replied truthfully.Despite having only met Winston a few times, she felt an oddly familiar connection. This allowed her to relax her guard and speak freely.Winston had his eyes on the road ahead."You two are married; you can use everything he owns. Money, power, connections … they're yours to use as you please.""If you've investigated me, you should know I didn't marry Damon through honorable means.""So what?" Winston glanced at her.Through their interactions, he believed Celeste's marriage to Damon wasn't solely for the reasons he had just mentioned."Since I forced him to marry me, I shouldn't take advantage of his money.""Would you believe it if I told you that money is the least important thing to him?"Winston
Leah suffered from alcohol poisoning and caused a scene at the hospital.Damon stayed up all night, accompanying her during the IV treatment until she fully regained consciousness the next afternoon."Danny," Leah called out from the hospital bed."I've arranged a day off for you. The driver will take you home today to rest, and you can return to work tomorrow," Damon said as he stood up from the chair beside her hospital bed. His coat was rumpled from holding her. It gave him a messy appearance."Sorry, Danny. I saw you being affectionate with Celeste. I just ... I can't accept it," Leah sobbed. In the past, Damon would have sympathized with her tears. Now, he felt Leah cried too much. Celeste handled tears gracefully, unlike Leah. Leah knew how to trigger a man's protective instinct while Celeste never wanted to appear weak in front of him.Suddenly, Damon remembered the night when Celeste had cried on the roadside due to Caleb's heart problem, and it tugged at his heart.