Chapter 386
Chapter 386
Although Celeste and Matthias had already asked Candice to politely decline Cayden’s request for a meeting, he still showed up uninvited two days later.
Since he had come in person, Celeste and Matthias couldn’t completely refuse to see him.
They gave him a brief, symbolic reception, but after chatting for just over ten minutes, they politely sent him off.
After that, whenever Cayden tried to arrange another meeting, they simply ignored him.
With Celeste and Matthias maintaining a firm stance, and unable to meet with them, Cayden invited Wynn out for a meal the next day instead.
During the meal, Cayden chatted with her about the developments in the industry for a while before saying, “If you had joined YodaVision last year, you would’ve grown so much by now. What a shame.”
At their last meeting, Cayden had asked about her current situation. After hearing she hadn’t gotten into YodaVision, he didn’t comment much.
But now, recalling the matter, he couldn’t help expressing his regret.
Wynn understood exactly what he meant.
Celeste’s paper had caused a huge stir both domestically and internationally.
Many in the industry said that if YodaVision dared to openly publish such an important research achievement, it meant that they must have even more powerful core technologies internally that had yet to be revealed.
And Wynn believed this.
Last year, she had wanted to join YodaVision because of their unique programming language. She had never expected that YodaVision would develop so rapidly in such a short time.⚫
If she had known back then, she would have done everything she could to join YodaVision back then.
Just like Cayden said, if she had really joined YodaVision, she would have achieved significant professional growth by now.
And after two or three years there, when she left, she might have been capable enough to single–handedly revitalize her own tech company.
Thinking back on it now, she realized Celeste had not only caused her to miss out not just on a connection like Matthias, but also on a crucial opportunity for personal development! 3
Cayder then asked, “Are you still thinking about joining YodaVision?”
Of course, she was. But as long as Matthias‘ attitude toward Celeste didn’t change, she had no chance.
She wouldn’t say that to Cayden, though.
She simply replied, “I have my own tech company now. I’ve even collaborated with YodaVision before. With all the security concerns, Mr. Yoder probably wouldn’t consider letting me join YodaVision.”
Hearing this, Cayden looked a little disappointed and said, I see.‘
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On Friday morning, when Celeste had just come back from her morning run, Martha called to invite her to dinner.
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They hadn’t seen each other for quite a while. So, Celeste had no reason to decline.
She was about to respond when Martha added, “I’ll invite Trevor and Jo too. Cel, do you mind?”
Celeste’s heart stayed calm as she answered, “I don’t mind And she truly meant it.
Setting work aside, simply because of Jordyn, it would be almost impossible for her and Trevor to have no future interaction at all.
Martha understood.
Celeste’s easy acceptance only showed that she had truly let go of Trevor.
She could just treat him purely as Jordyn’s father. So, sitting down for a calm, peaceful meal together was nothing. Thinking of this, Martha didn’t know whether she should feel happy or sad.
After hanging up, Celeste went to the office.
When she opened her computer, she saw an email from Cayden.
He was asking if she had ever been to Andostan and said that if she ever wanted to visit, he could act as her tour guide, showing her the natural beauty of the country.
He also offered to introduce her to some major industry leaders there, and even shared some information about the current research directions of major corporations in Andostan.
Although Cayden framed it as a casual travel invitation, it was obvious he was trying to recruit her.
Telling her about these top projects was his way of saying, “If you come, you’ll be highly valued.”
Celeste saw through it easily.
She replied politely, saying she had no plans to travel abroad in the near future, before closing her email app.
That evening, after work, Celeste headed to the private dining room Martha had booked.
When she arrived, Martha was already there.
Just as Celeste sat down, the door swung open again as Jordyn ran in excitedly. “Mom!”
Celeste had no choice but to reach out and catch the little girl as she threw herself into her arms.
Accompanying Jordyn was Hannah, but Trevor was nowhere to be seen.
Jordyn sat down next to Celeste, and as they were picking out dishes together, Martha said, “I called Trevor this morning. He said he didn’t have time and wouldn’t be coming.
“Hmph! We’ll just eat without him. It’s not like we’re desperate for him to join us anyway.”
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Celeste smiled lightly and responded with a soft hum.
