Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 80

Three days later, Celestine arrived at Seabay Group for her scheduled interview.

A receptionist greeted her in the lobby and led her to a waiting lounge.

At the same time, Jade—who was visiting from headquarters for training—caught a fleeting glimpse of someone passing by.

She recognized Celestine in an instant.

Thinking of the recent online gossip swirling around Celestine and Chester, Jade's lips curled into a sneer.

Pathetic.

So what if she married into money?

A girl like Celestine, no matter how hard she tries, will never be anything more than an outsider trying to play at being elite.

Jade had always seen Celestine as a walking punchline.

But she hadn't expected Seabay to actually step in and "rescue" this desperate nobody.

Who knows which executive at Seabay she managed to cozy up to this time?

If Celestine had any talent at all, it was her knack for seduction.

Jade's smile slowly faded, replaced by a simmering envy.

A bit of casual inquiry told her that Celestine was here for an interview today.

So she really had managed to land herself a powerful backer.

Jade turned away and made a call, using it as an excuse to slip out.

…

For Celestine, this was her first time doing an interview of this level, and a wave of nerves crept over her.

Seabay had arranged for a professional makeup artist, who was now brushing delicate strokes onto her brows.

"With features like yours, Miss Selwyn, you really could have been a model," the makeup artist said, studying her face with genuine appreciation.

Celestine had the classic, timeless beauty you'd find in an old portrait—flawless skin, refined features, and those mesmerizing fox-like eyes that seemed to pull people in at a glance.

The makeup artist, who'd seen plenty of faces in the industry, was genuinely impressed by those eyes.

It took hardly any effort to create a look that would photograph beautifully.

Celestine blushed at the compliment, offering a shy smile.

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