Chapter 40 How Does Celeste Know SG?
Celeste had taken a cab back home, but before she could even enter the complex, she spotted Tom, the same man who had tried to corner her last time, standing there with a group of people
Celeste was already in a bad mood, and here was the perfect opportunity for some excitement.
“Mr. Walker, you look decent, but your behavior is far from it.”
“Cut the crap, Celestel Either you get me my old possion back or hand SG over to me, or you disappear from this world forever!” Tom threatened,
stone harsh
Last time, a man had protected Celeste, but Tom didnt believe her back would hold out this time.
“Sall daydreaming. Mr. Walker Geleste replied, her voice icy as she glanced at the thugs Tom had brought a
Her eyes narrowed as she said. “How about this? I’ll give you a chance. If you can kill me, SC is yours. This place is too crowded. Why don’t we head
to the alley over there?”
Tom couldn’t believe Celeste had the nerve to walk into an alley alone with him and his men.
He suspected it might be a trap, but he had been waiting for a chance to teach her a lesson for too long.
“Alnght.” Tom agreed
Celeste led the way, with Tom and his ten or so thugs following closely. A
handle them.
All of them were capable fighters, and Tom didn’t believe Celeste could
The alley was deep, a
, and
as soon as Celeste entered, she said. “No need to waste time. All of you, come at me at once.”
Her arrogance infuriated Tom, and with a wave of his hand, he ordered his men to attack.
Within seconds, the alley was filled with the sounds of painful screams–so loud that passerby steered clear, not daring to come near.
A few minutes later. Celeste calmly walked out of the alley, leaving a group of men lying on the ground behind her.
Tom had been beaten so badly that his face was swollen beyond recognition, while his thugs were so bnused they couldn’t even stand.
Tom was in complete shock. Who was this woman? How could she single handedly take on so many ment
He had asumed it was the man who saved Celeste last time, but now be realized that man had actually saved his own life.
As Tom limped out of the alley, Mason was driving toward Celeste’s apartment.
He knew he owed her an apology after realizing he had been wrong.
Just as he arrived at her building, he saw a suspicious figure loitering near the entrance.
Mason’s eyes narrowed Wasn’t that the same man who had tried to cause trouble for Celeste last time!
p to no good again.
Seeing him there. Mason assumed he was up to no
Parking his car, Mason strode over to Tom
“You again!” “Tom immediately recognized Mason and cowered. “Don’t hit met Please don’t hit me!”
Mason frowned, taking in Tom’s swollen face. “Who did this to you!”
Tom hesitated, unwilling to admit he had been beaten by a woman. “I, uh, tripped. It’s nothing.”
“You were here to Lather Celeste again, werent you!”
Tom shook his head furiously. “No way! Not with you around. I wouldn’t dare.”
“You better not.” Mason warned coldly before telling Tom to get lost.
After a moment’s thought, Mason called John. “I need you to check someone out for me.”
This man had shown up at Celeste’s place again, obviously looking for trouble. Who was he, and why was he targeting Celeste? How did Celeste, a seemingly vulnerable woman, provoke these kinds of peoplet
Mason headed to her apartment but found himself hesitating outside her door.
He stood there smoking for a long time, finishing an entire pack before finally deciding to go up
At worst, Celeste would juu yell at him–he knew this whole thing was his fault to begin with.
Finally, he knocked on the door.
There was no answer, but Mason wasn’t surprised. “Celeste, I’m sorry. I know this is my fault. I didn’t get all the facts straight, and I’m here to apologize.”
Just then the door to the neighboring apartment opened. It was the same nosy neighbor from last time.
“Still trying to make up with your wife, huh, young man!”
Mason“…”
“You seem sincere, but I don’t think now’s the right time. Your wife hasn’t come back yet.”
Chapter 40 How Does Celeste Know SG?
“She’s not home?”
“Nope, I’ve been chatting with a friend outside, and I haven’t seen her return.”
Thank you, ma’am.”
Mason didn’t leave, though. He decided to wait for Celeste. He didn’t know where she was, but he was determined to see her.
Strangely, he found himself thinking about her face. He missed her.
Mason ended up waiting outside her apartment until the middle of the night, but Celeste never cane back. By morning, his eyes
from lack of sleep.
He called John again. “Find out where Celeste is.”
She hadn’t come home all night. Was she with another man!
were bloodshot
Meanwhile, Celeste had spent the night at Jessica’s place. After beating up Tom Walker and his gang, she had gone to Jessica’s for some fun.
They had spent the whole night racing motorcycles in a video game, and Jessica had lost repeatedly.
Jessica teased. “You’re playing way too aggressively. You must be in a bad mood. If this were a real racetrack, you’d be driving like you had a death
wish!”
“It’s just a game.
go all out, what’s the point? Celeste replied.
If I can’t
“If video games don’t cut it for you, let’s hit the real track tomorrow. Want to race cars or bikes! I’ll have Michael book the
Celeste did want to blow off some steam. Racing was just the kind of thrill she needed.
“Motorcycles,” she said.
track for us.”
They had stayed up too late, so Celeste ended up crashing at Jessica’s place. The next morning, the two of them, along with Michael, headed to the
racetrack.
The track was on a mountain with some steep, challenging turns. It was a perfect test of skill.
What Celeste didn’t expect was to see Anthony there.
Michael explained, “Heard we were coming to race, and Anthony decided to join us. You don’t mind, do you, Celeste?”
Celeste shrugged. “Why would I mind? The more, the merrier.”
She picked out a sleek black motorcycle and changed into her racing suit. With her helmet in hand, she looked absolutely stunning confident and
fierce.
Michael stared, his eyes wide. “Celeste, you look amazing!”
Even Anthony couldn’t take his eyes off her. Celeste was breathtaking, and it was impossible to look away,
“Enough with the flattery,” Celeste said, putting on her helmet. “Which one of you wants to race me?”
Before Anthony could speak, Michael jumped in, I willl It’s been ages since I raced against you. I know I can’t beat you, but at least let me learn from
the best!”
Celeste was better than most professional racers, and Michael knew he’d improve,
Celeste nodded and started her bike.
Mason, who had finally tracked Celeste down, found out she was at the racetrack.
Feeling like his apology still hadn’t been delivered, he headed straight there.
On the way. John called him back. “I’ve got the info, Mason. The man’s name is Tom Walker. He used to be part of SG’s management but was fired not too long ago.”
“SG” Mason was stunned. How did Celeste know people from SC
