# Chapter 183: A Trap Turned Against the Schemer
Hello, everyone! It's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 183 of "The Breaking Point of Love" — a chapter where brains clash, traps are laid, and one woman proves she’s no longer the one to be underestimated.
The meeting room was tense. Celeste had just delivered her sharp words, and Wynn Locket sat across from her, her pride bruised but her mind still calculating. With a cold, piercing stare, Wynn replied, "I see." Then she leaned forward, her voice dripping with false politeness. "In that case, Ms. Rodriguez, will you please tell me what issues my proposal has so I can revise it accordingly?"
It was a classic trap. If Celeste listed the flaws, Wynn would have ammunition to argue back, to paint Celeste as nitpicking or biased. But Celeste saw through it instantly. A soft smile played on her lips. "Ms. Locket, any issues with the proposal are yours to resolve. Do you think it’s appropriate for us to pinpoint the issues for you? Let me remind you that we’re not obligated to work with you. By asking that sort of question, are you implying that you want to collaborate with us but you have no clear understanding of our company’s needs? If that’s the case, I’m even more convinced that your team is incapable of meeting our standards."
Wynn’s eyes widened for a fraction of a second. She had walked right into Celeste’s counter-trap. But she was a seasoned player, so she quickly recovered, keeping her cool. "Ms. Rodriguez, I’m afraid there’s a misunderstanding. What I’m suggesting is that collaboration should benefit both parties. If there are problems with the proposal, wouldn’t it be best for both of us to discuss and solve them together?"
Celeste paused, lifting her teacup as if considering the question. Then she set it down and looked Wynn straight in the eye. "Is this your first time negotiating a partnership, Ms. Locket?" Wynn frowned, unsure where this was going. Celeste continued, her voice smooth as silk, "What you’re suggesting — discussing and improving together — happens more in family or school settings. In business, people come together for profit; without it, they part ways. So, why would we choose the less-than-ideal option when there’s a better one available?"
Wynn felt a chill run down her spine. This woman — this former secretary — was dismantling her arguments with grace and precision. The room seemed to shrink around her. Celeste pushed the cup of tea closer. "Have a taste of the tea, Ms. Locket." Wynn had no choice. She lifted the cup, muttered a stiff "Thank you, Ms. Rodriguez," and sipped.
From across the room, Matthias watched in quiet amazement. He had worried that Wynn would bully Celeste again, but now he saw the truth: Celeste had grown sharper, more confident. After the meeting ended, he walked over and gave her a thumbs-up. "That was impressive."
Celeste lowered her gaze with a soft chuckle. "Well, I worked as a secretary at Fleming Group for a reason." She had dealt with countless difficult clients and high-pressure situations. That experience had hardened her, honed her instincts. Matthias, momentarily forgetting her past, asked, "So, were there really flaws in the Lockets’ proposal?"
"Yes, there were," she admitted. The proposal was detailed and technically sound — Celeste suspected Trevor had secretly helped the Lockets prepare it. But when it came to practical implementation, it just missed the mark. A small, yet critical, gap.
And in the cutthroat world of business, a small gap was all it took to lose everything.
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## Reader’s Impressions & Star Rating
What a thrilling chapter! Watching Celeste turn Wynn’s own game against her was deeply satisfying. The dialogue was sharp, the tension palpable, and Celeste’s growth as a character truly shines here. She’s no longer the woman who hesitates — she’s a force to be reckoned with. Matthias’ silent admiration added a lovely touch of warmth to an otherwise cutthroat scene.
⭐ **Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars**
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## Next Chapter Prediction
Now that Wynn has been publicly outmaneuvered, she won’t take the defeat lying down. Expect her to regroup with Trevor and plot a more personal attack — perhaps targeting Celeste’s relationship with Matthias or digging up secrets from her past. Meanwhile, the mystery of who really helped the Lockets with their proposal might be revealed, and Matthias may finally take a more active role in protecting Celeste from behind-the-scenes threats.
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