# Chapter 396: The Bitter Taste of Regret
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 396 of "The Breaking Point of Love" – a chapter filled with searing regret, cold realizations, and the quiet confidence of someone who has risen far beyond the expectations of those who once looked down on her.
Not long ago, when Cayden discovered that a research paper he had praised so highly during peer review was actually written by someone from Yoda Vision, he traveled all the way to Ceravelle just to meet Celeste and Matthias. During that visit, he told Wynn directly that if she had joined Yoda Vision when she returned to Ceravelle the previous year, she would have made remarkable progress. At the time, Wynn wholeheartedly agreed. She truly believed that Celeste had deliberately blocked her path, causing her to miss a golden opportunity for personal growth.
But now, as she stood in the symposium hall and watched Celeste shine with undeniable brilliance, Wynn saw the truth with painful clarity. In less than a year of staying by Matthias' side, Celeste had grown far more than Wynn ever imagined. And it wasn't just Matthias – there was Zachary, whose formidable strength and access to cutting-edge information had played a huge role in elevating both Matthias and Celeste to new heights.
Wynn's mother, Lilian, had been right. If Wynn had successfully joined Yoda Vision back then, with her intelligence and capabilities, her progress would have been even faster than Celeste's. But there was no "if." All of that was just wishful thinking now – a bitter pill she had no choice but to swallow.
As these thoughts churned in her mind, Wynn fixed her gaze on Celeste with cold, calculating eyes. "No wonder she was willing to leave the Fleming Group back then," Wynn muttered inwardly. "So that was her plan all along." Looking back, she saw it all as a calculated chain of moves – Celeste leaving Fleming Group, getting close to Matthias, blocking her daughter's path into Yoda Vision. And now, looking at everything Celeste had, Lilian finally understood: Celeste was anything but simple.
"She's manipulative," Lilian said coldly, her voice dripping with contempt.
Celeste, still speaking with others, turned her head and caught the mother and daughter staring at her. She sensed the coldness in their eyes. In the past, their expressions had been full of disdain or disregard. Today, the change was quite noticeable. But Celeste had no interest in digging deeper. She didn't care to waste time figuring out what had shifted in their attitude – she simply turned her gaze away indifferently.
To Wynn and Lilian, however, this reaction only confirmed their suspicions: Celeste was smug and arrogant. It was as if she had already trampled them underfoot. And today, Celeste was indeed basking in the spotlight. Considering the value of her research paper, she had, in terms of expertise, already surpassed Wynn.
But Lilian wasn't about to let her daughter wallow in defeat. She recovered her composure and said calmly, "She won't stay on top forever." She didn't believe things between Celeste and Matthias would remain stable forever.
Wynn, thinking of Trevor's feelings for her and the fact that Jordyn liked her more than Celeste, who had raised her, felt her own confidence return. When she looked at Celeste again, her gaze was once more filled with contempt. But she added, "I have to admit, I've been slacking off in my research lately. It's time for me to refocus and return to my studies." Even if those around her couldn't help her professionally the way Matthias and Zachary could, as long as she kept at it, kept learning and growing, it was still too soon to say who would achieve greater things in the future.
Lilian naturally supported this mindset. "You can let Trevor help you," she said.
Wynn curled her lips into a confident smile. "I know. As long as I ask, Trevor will absolutely help me."
With that, she stopped paying attention to Celeste entirely and rejoined the crowd to continue networking. But unlike earlier, when she was mostly speaking with company representatives, this time she found herself engaging with the symposium's leading experts. She was determined to rebuild her path, even if it meant climbing over her own pride.
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
What a powerful chapter of contrasts! Seeing Wynn and Lilian's bitter realization that Celeste has surpassed them – not through manipulation, but through genuine hard work and the right connections – is deeply satisfying. Wynn's decision to refocus on her studies, while admirable, still carries an undercurrent of entitlement. She still believes Trevor's help will elevate her, as if success can be handed to her rather than earned. Meanwhile, Celeste's quiet indifference to their hostility speaks volumes about her growth. She no longer needs to prove anything to anyone. This chapter masterfully sets the stage for a new rivalry based on professional ambition rather than petty family drama.
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
Now that Wynn has decided to dive back into her research with Trevor's help, expect a new professional competition to heat up between her and Celeste. But with Trevor's complicated feelings for Wynn and his connection to Matthias's circle, this rivalry could take unexpected turns. Will Wynn's reliance on Trevor create tension in his relationships? And how will Celeste respond when she realizes Wynn is coming for her status? One thing is certain: the symposium was just the opening act – the real battle for recognition and achievement is about to begin.
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