# Chapter 174: A Silent Phone and a Tempting Proposition
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 174 of "The Breaking Point of Love" – a chapter where silence speaks louder than words, and where business and family emotions collide.
The morning light filtered through the windows of Yoda Vision as Celeste and Matthias resumed their work routine after dinner the previous evening. But this Wednesday would bring an unexpected visitor.
Matthias was deep in a meeting when his secretary quietly entered and whispered that Beck Harper was waiting downstairs. Matthias didn't even need a moment to guess why Beck had come unannounced. Given Beck's status and connections, it would be terribly inappropriate to send him away without acknowledgment. So Matthias turned to Celeste, his voice low but firm: "You continue with the meeting. I'll go see him."
Celeste nodded simply. "Alright."
When Matthias entered the reception room, Beck was already seated, calm and composed. Seeing that Matthias had come alone, a flicker of something passed through Beck's deep eyes. He rose, extending his hand with practiced courtesy. "I came unannounced – hope you don't mind, Mr. Yoder."
Matthias forced a polite smile. "Mr. Harper, you're too polite."
Once seated, Beck wasted no time. He slid a document across the table. "This is my offer of cooperation. Do you want to take a look?"
Matthias took the document and began reading. The more he read, the more serious his expression became. Finally, he set the paper down and spoke carefully. "Mr. Harper, your sincerity is clear. But I still have other considerations. I'll need some time before I can give you an answer."
Beck remained courteous, unruffled. "No problem. Comparing options is understandable. If you have any concerns about my offer, feel free to contact me anytime. I'm open to discussions and adjustments."
He didn't overstay his welcome. After a few more pleasantries, Beck took his leave, and Matthias had no choice but to personally see him out – such was the weight of Beck's position.
Back in the meeting room, Celeste had already finished. Matthias couldn't help but remark, "Beck is really efficient."
He explained how just two days ago, he had turned Beck down over the phone, and yet here Beck was with a meticulously prepared proposal, no useless words, straight to business. "Honestly," Matthias admitted, "his offer is very tempting."
Celeste considered this. "You can observe for a while. If it truly works for us, there's no harm in working with him."
Matthias thought the same. The only problem was that cooperating with Beck would make it much harder for him to make things difficult for Beck later. That left him feeling frustrated – like he had nowhere to vent his irritation.
Meanwhile, as evening approached around five o'clock, Celeste's phone rang while she was still busy. She glanced at the screen and saw it was Jordyn again. For two days, Jordyn hadn't called. But now she was calling again, and Celeste still didn't answer. She simply continued working, letting the phone ring into silence.
Two days later, on Friday morning, not long after Celeste got up, Jordyn called again. Celeste looked at the screen, set the phone on the table, and ignored it once more. Then she walked into the kitchen to make breakfast.
Across town, Jordyn stared at her phone, feeling her heart ache with each unanswered ring. Her eyes reddened slightly as she quietly nibbled at her breakfast.
Sitting across from her, Trevor was also eating. Jordyn's voice came out muffled, barely hiding her hurt. "That was the fourth time. Since last Saturday, I've called Mom four times, and she hasn't answered once..."
Trevor paused his meal and looked at her gently. "Then wait a while before calling again."
She lost her appetite entirely. "What if she still doesn't pick up?"
"Then wait a bit longer. Eventually, she'll answer."
Hearing this, Jordyn felt a little better, a flicker of hope in her eyes. "How long is that?"
Trevor paused slightly. "Within two weeks."
Jordyn immediately pouted, her voice rising. "Two weeks? That's so long!"
Trevor nodded matter-of-factly. "Yeah, it is."
But Jordyn wasn't done. "But I want to go out this weekend. Wynn's injuries haven't healed yet, so she can't go with me. Dad, can you take me?"
Trevor negotiated seriously, as if this were a business deal. "I'm busy on Saturday, but I'll be free on Sunday. If you want to go out on Saturday, you can go with Beck and Shanice."
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter weaves together two parallel threads – Matthias's reluctant admiration for Beck's business acumen and Jordyn's painful, unanswered attempts to reach her mother. The contrast is striking: Beck's offer is direct, efficient, and tempting, while Jordyn's love is raw, desperate, and ignored. Celeste's continued silence feels heavy and cold, leaving us aching for little Jordyn. Trevor's calm reassurance – "within two weeks" – offers a sliver of hope, but also hints at a longer, lonelier wait. The chapter is slow-burning but emotionally resonant.
⭐ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
Will Beck and Shanice take Jordyn out on Saturday, and what awkward or revealing moments might arise? Meanwhile, Matthias must decide whether to accept Beck's cooperation offer, which would force him to bury his personal grudges. And most painfully, will Celeste ever pick up that phone and break her silence? Something tells us that the next chapter might bring a tense encounter – perhaps Beck's growing closeness to Jordyn will force Celeste to finally react.
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