# Chapter 403: A Glimmer of Hope and the Quiet Storm of Jealousy
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review the latest developments in "The Breaking Point of Love." This chapter brings us a mixture of relief and tension—relief as Isabelle's condition finally shows signs of improvement, and tension as the delicate dynamics between Celeste, Trevor, and Wynn begin to fray at the edges. Let's dive in, shall we?
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The news that brought the Rodriguez family back from the brink of despair came sooner than expected. Isabelle's organ failure, caught in its early stages, was not yet severe enough to be irreversible. Lauren Tindall, that brilliant medical mind, worked tirelessly alongside her team, adjusting the treatment plan based on Isabelle's overall health and condition. And finally, they found a combination that could stabilize her illness.
When the confirmation arrived, the dark cloud that had hung over the Rodriguez household for half a month finally began to lift. Celeste and Betty felt the crushing weight ease from their shoulders. That night, overwhelmed with joy, Betty even cooked a celebratory dinner for everyone.
But even in moments of reprieve, life continues to test us.
As Celeste sat down with Betty after dinner, her phone rang. The caller ID displayed a name she hadn't spoken to in over a month—Jordyn. Celeste had ignored the last call, too consumed by the devastation of Isabelle's diagnosis. But now, with hope restored, Betty gently encouraged her to answer. Though Betty never said it aloud, she cared deeply about the bond between Jordyn and Celeste. She knew why Celeste had kept her distance—fear that seeing Jordyn would trigger bitterness and resentment, especially since Jordyn had grown so close to Wynn.
Celeste took a deep breath and picked up.
Jordyn's voice burst through the speaker, full of excitement and grievance. "Mom! You finally answered! You have no idea how much I've missed you lately!"
Celeste suppressed her own emotions and asked calmly, "Have you eaten dinner?"
Jordyn perked up immediately. She asked when she could come over, and Celeste, though hesitant, agreed. But she added, "Ask your dad first. If he agrees—"
"He will agree!" Jordyn cut her off, already packing her things. She hung up and turned to Trevor, who was reading a book. "Mom said I can go see her!"
Trevor looked up calmly. "Got it. Do you need me to drive you?"
"Nope!" And with that, Jordyn grabbed Hannah and rushed upstairs.
Minutes later, she bounded back down, barely glancing at her father as she ran out the door. "Dad, I'm heading out now!"
Trevor watched her small figure disappear and said softly, "Okay. Be safe. And good night."
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The next morning, Celeste dropped Jordyn off at school and returned to Yoda Vision. She had been working with Matthias to find a suitable partner for their autonomous vehicle project, but the first two candidates hadn't been a good fit. That evening, they attended a cocktail party to network and find more promising leads.
They arrived early and chatted with a few people. But before long, they spotted Trevor and Wynn entering. Celeste and Matthias quickly looked away—perhaps too obviously. Trevor and Wynn made no move to greet them either.
Then Jorge and Xavier arrived. Jorge first approached Celeste and Matthias, exchanging polite greetings, but the chill in the air was unmistakable. Sensing their indifference, Jorge didn't linger and soon went over to Trevor and Wynn.
Throughout the evening, Celeste and Matthias were kept busy by the constant stream of people eager to network. Trevor and Wynn were no exception. But Wynn noticed something different tonight. In the past, when she accompanied Trevor to such events, she was merely his companion—dismissed by the industry bigwigs. Now, with Innova Tech legally under her name—whether given by Trevor or earned—she was on the cusp of becoming a billionaire in her own right. And the businessmen who once ignored her were now treating her with obvious respect and enthusiasm.
Even Xavier nudged Jorge and said, "You really have to admit defeat on this one. Trevor handed over a company worth billions just like that."
Jorge didn't respond. He watched Wynn's back and murmured, "She deserves it."
Meanwhile, Celeste and Matthias noticed the shift in attitudes toward Wynn. Some even joked loudly that Trevor was incredibly generous—dropping billions for a beauty without batting an eye.
Wynn, for her part, was paying close attention to Celeste and Matthias. But with so many people approaching her, she hadn't yet figured out exactly what they were at the party for.
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That night, when Celeste returned home, Jordyn was already asleep in her bed. After washing up, Celeste climbed in, and Jordyn instinctively snuggled into her arms, mumbling sleepily, "Mom, you're home?"
"Mm, go back to sleep."
No reply. She had already fallen asleep again.
The next day, while Matthias went to discuss a potential partnership, Celeste went to Fleming Group with a team of engineers. She spent the morning deep in technical discussions. When the conversation was winding down, she turned and noticed Trevor standing not far from her, listening as she spoke. She paused briefly, then looked away and continued.
Later, as she turned to grab something, her gaze met Wynn's. Trevor noticed Wynn and walked over. "When did you get here?"
Celeste looked away. Wynn smiled faintly and replied, "Just now." But in truth, she had been there for a few minutes. She had seen Trevor standing with his team, seriously listening to Celeste explain a technical concept. Though she could only see the side of his face, his gaze as he watched Celeste speak had unmistakably held a touch of admiration. It was the first time she had ever seen Trevor look at Celeste that way.
That afternoon, Wynn went to Fleming Group again on some business. She went straight to Trevor's office, but he wasn't there. As she waited, her eyes fell on several AI journals on his desk. She picked one up and flipped through it, noticing a marked article. When she saw the title, she froze—it was one of the articles Celeste had recommended that very morning.
She set that journal down and picked up two or three more. They were marked as well—Trevor's distinct notes and symbols were unmistakable.
Just then, the office door opened. Wynn looked up and locked eyes with Zeke, who smiled. "Ms. Locket? Mr. Fleming is still in a meeting. It'll be about another half hour."
Then Zeke noticed the journal she was holding. "Oh, that's one of the ones the boss asked me to rush out and buy this morning. Are you interested in them too?"
"He had them rushed in?"
"Yeah."
Zeke left to grab some documents, and Wynn pressed her lips together, gently setting the journal down. Just four or five minutes later, Trevor returned from the conference room—he had been told Wynn was waiting and there was nothing urgent left.
As he spoke, his gaze flickered briefly to the journals on his desk. The movement was subtle, but Wynn caught it. Her smile faded slightly. She had assumed he hurried back just for her. But now, it seemed that wasn't entirely the case.
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Three days after Jordyn started staying at the Rodriguez residence, her phone rang one evening as Celeste was drying her hair in the other room. Seeing the caller ID, Jordyn happily turned to Celeste and said, "Mom, it's Dad calling!"
Celeste hummed softly, and Jordyn answered on speakerphone. "Dad!"
Trevor asked about her day, then got to the point. "Tomorrow is the day we planned to go out with Wynn. I'll be sending someone to pick you up soon."
Jordyn's first instinct was to refuse. She didn't want to leave her mom. But then she paused, as if something came to mind. She lowered her voice and said, "Okay, but Dad, you have to come pick me up yourself."
Trevor chuckled, indulgent as always. "Alright, I will come get you myself."
After hanging up, Jordyn hugged Celeste's arm tightly. "Mom, I don't want to leave you..."
If Celeste had to guess, she suspected the reason Jordyn changed her mind was because she didn't want to disappoint Wynn. She wasn't ready to leave Celeste, but that didn't stop her from choosing not to let Wynn down.
Celeste gently patted her head. "Go pack your things now. Your dad will be here soon."
But Jordyn clung tighter. "Mom, I already told you I brought so many things this time because I didn't want to pack again when I come over for summer break. It hasn't even been that many days, but you've already forgotten?"
Celeste hadn't forgotten. She just hadn't agreed to it earlier. By summer, she and Trevor would likely be officially divorced. But she said nothing and simply urged Jordyn to pack her homework.
Not long after, Trevor's car arrived. Though the Rodriguez family didn't like him much, Betty and Ivan doted on Jordyn, so they came out to see her off. Trevor got out and greeted the elders politely. They only nodded briefly.
Trevor then looked at Celeste, who simply lowered her head and told Jordyn to get in the car.
As they turned back into the house, Betty held Celeste's hand and said, "It's not long before you two officially file for divorce, right?"
Celeste nodded. "Mm."
Betty sighed. "That's probably for the best."
Later, Celeste decided to send Trevor a message. "You should find a time to talk to Jordyn about our divorce."
A while later, he replied, "Alright. I'll find the right time to tell her."
Then he sent another message. "If you have anything you'd like to add to our divorce agreement, feel free to have your lawyer contact mine. If it's reasonable, I'll agree to it."
Celeste read it and replied, "I have nothing to add."
He responded quickly. "Alright."
And then silence.
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The next morning, Celeste and Betty went to visit Isabelle. After some treatment, she looked better, though still not well. She couldn't handle seeing familiar faces—she would become mentally unstable. While they were speaking with Lauren outside her room, they saw a group walking toward them—Ruby, Lilian, and Howard.
Celeste's expression changed. Betty's grip on her hand tightened. If Isabelle saw them, the consequences were unthinkable.
Lauren noticed their reaction and, after glancing at the group, coldly withdrew her gaze. She told Celeste and Betty not to worry too much—Isabelle was improving.
The Lockets and Shaws entered a room a few doors down. Celeste and Betty guessed someone had fallen ill. The thought that they might now frequent this part of the hospital terrified Celeste. She asked a nearby doctor about the patient in Room 1003.
Before the doctor could answer, a young nurse chimed in. "Room 1003 is an elderly lady—high blood pressure, nothing serious. Her family insisted on a VIP room. They even took over a room someone else had reserved."
So they would be leaving tomorrow. Celeste felt some relief, but she still took precautions. She instructed the medical staff that no one except family and familiar doctors was to enter Isabelle's ward without permission. If anyone asked about Isabelle's condition, they were to notify her immediately.
Even so, she couldn't fully relax. Just as she had asked about them, they were likely asking about her family.
Indeed, after Howard left, Ruby immediately asked the nurse attending to Patricia—who was the patient—about Celeste and Betty's presence. She learned it was Isabelle, diagnosed with multiple organ failure. Ruby smiled. But when the nurse added that Lauren Tindall had been brought in and the chances of recovery were now good, Ruby's smile faded.
"They're really getting off too easy," she sneered. "That brat gained a lot from clinging to Matthias."
Lilian said nothing, but her brows slowly furrowed.
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For safety, Celeste hired two more caregivers. That very evening, she learned that the patient in Room 1003 had been discharged ahead of schedule. Still, she kept the extra caregivers on duty.
Meanwhile, Matthias was in the middle of negotiations, so Celeste attended the government's Enterprise Excellence Summit on his behalf. Roughly six to seven hundred companies were invited.
As soon as Celeste entered, Beck immediately walked over to greet her. Their brief exchange was cordial. Wynn was also present, representing Innova Tech. She watched Beck rush to Celeste and wasn't surprised—she simply pressed her lips together and looked away.
Yoda Vision's seat was near the front, close to Harper Corporation's. The seat next to Yoda Vision was reserved for Fleming Group. Celeste assumed Trevor wouldn't attend. But just as she sat down, he came and sat right beside her.
He nodded and said, "Just got here?"
Celeste didn't respond. The business representative on her other side leaned forward to greet Trevor. After exchanging a few words, the man glanced at Beck, then chuckled, "This whole row is full of young, talented elites. Sitting together is truly a sight to behold."
Trevor smiled and chatted briefly.
There were only a few days left before the divorce would be finalized. Beck glanced at the two of them—sitting side by side, acting like strangers. Then Trevor turned to him and asked about his biotech project.
Later, Trevor turned to Celeste. "I finished reading those papers you mentioned the other day. They're excellent. But I do have a few new questions—"
Celeste turned away and ignored him completely. Trevor smiled but didn't continue.
Wynn, seated in the third-to-last row, watched the three of them together. She tightened her lips.
Jorge also arrived late. As he approached his seat in the second row, he saw Trevor turning to speak to Celeste. When she ignored him, the smile on Trevor's face... Jorge's expression darkened. He had always felt Trevor treated Celeste differently. But in recent months, there had been no inappropriate interactions, so he assumed Trevor had lost interest. Now, he wasn't so sure.
Jorge's scrutinizing gaze was so direct that Trevor noticed. "Mr. Robinson, you're here too?"
Jorge replied with a cold hum.
Harold, one of the main political figures, announced the list of outstanding enterprises. Yoda Vision was among them. Celeste, Trevor, Beck, and others went on stage to receive awards. Harold asked if the representatives would like to share a few thoughts.
After Trevor's speech, Celeste spoke earnestly about Yoda Vision's commitment to innovation. Listening from below, Wynn found it a little funny. Yes, Yoda Vision had developed well, but its success didn't seem to have much to do with Celeste. Her paper had caused a stir, but that was after the company had already gained international recognition. In reality, Celeste was just standing in for Matthias.
After the summit ended, Celeste prepared to leave. But many entrepreneurs came over to chat. Beck approached her, and soon they were both surrounded. Trevor was also surrounded. Jorge, knowing Wynn was there, decided to go to her instead.
When he reached her, Wynn greeted him. Then she glanced toward Trevor and saw that, somehow, he had ended up standing beside Celeste again. Her brow furrowed.
Jorge asked, "Why don't we head over there too?"
Wynn smiled and declined. "I still have a few things to discuss with others."
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Jorge didn't leave. A short while later, as Wynn looked for Trevor, she saw that he was no longer by Celeste's side. Instead, Celeste was speaking with Harold. Jorge went over to greet Harold, and began introducing Wynn. But Harold smiled and cut him off, saying, "Ms. Locket, we've met before."
After Wynn politely greeted him, Harold turned his attention back to Celeste. "Cel, have you been keeping busy lately?" His warm, familiar tone and the gentler way he addressed her made the difference obvious. Harold was quite fond of Celeste, and he didn't hide it.
Wynn noticed the difference. He hadn't even mentioned Innova Tech, her company. The smile on her face faded.
Jorge didn't seem to notice Harold's lack of warmth toward Wynn. But he did notice Harold wanted to chat with Celeste longer, so he left with Wynn after a brief greeting.
As they walked away, Wynn suddenly said, "It seems both Mr. Jennings and your father are quite fond of Ms. Rodriguez. A while ago, Trevor and I happened to run into Ms. Rodriguez and Mr. Yoder playing golf with Mr. Jennings and your father."
Jorge was visibly surprised. "My father and Mr. Jennings played golf with Celeste and Matthias?"
"Yes, they seemed very familiar. It didn't look like it was their first time meeting up."
Jorge frowned. "I didn't know."
Wynn noticed this. She had assumed Theodore would mention Celeste to Jorge. But apparently not.
After a while, Celeste quietly left the hall. Beck saw her and chased after her, but he was too late.
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Elsewhere, Trevor was chatting when his phone rang. He answered, then told Wynn it was a college classmate in town on a business trip. He asked if she wanted to come along.
She nodded.
At the restaurant, they met Chester Leighton, a handsome expatriate. He greeted them and awkwardly asked, "Is this... your girlfriend?" He praised her. "She's beautiful. You two look great together."
Trevor introduced Wynn. Chester asked how they met, and Wynn told him the story of meeting in Andostan after class.
Chester gave an exaggerated "Wow." "A talented woman! Trevor, your taste hasn't changed at all. I heard the young woman you liked before also skipped grades—super impressive. Back then, people said you two even got married before she graduated."
The atmosphere shifted. Wynn's smile faded. So did Trevor's.
"Chester, you're mistaken. The person you saw back then wasn't my girlfriend."
Chester was puzzled. "Really? I only met her once. I guess I misunderstood."
Trevor shifted the topic to food. Chester, outgoing, continued chatting with Wynn. He asked what she did, and she replied she was working on autonomous vehicles. He was impressed until she explained that Trevor had started the company and given it to her. Chester's expression changed. Though he said nothing, a faint look of disappointment crossed his eyes as he glanced at Trevor, as if questioning his judgment.
Wynn's smile faded again.
Chester cleared his throat and asked how the company was doing now. Trevor replied that they'd had a technical breakthrough and the value made a significant leap.
Chester smiled. "Well, with you there, it's no surprise. Running a tech company and increasing its value shouldn't be too hard for you."
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
Oh, this chapter was a beautiful blend of hope and tension. The relief over Isabelle's recovery was palpable, and watching Celeste slowly open the door to Jordyn again tugged at my heart. But the real drama unfolded in the subtle glances and unspoken words between Trevor and Celeste. Wynn's jealousy is simmering, and the contrast between how Harold treats Celeste versus Wynn is stark. That dinner scene with Chester was particularly telling—his disappointment in Wynn when he learned she didn't earn her success was a mirror to what many readers might be thinking. The emotional depth and character development in this chapter were outstanding.
⭐ Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
I predict that the divorce proceedings will move forward, but Trevor's growing admiration for Celeste's intellect and independence might make him hesitate. Wynn's jealousy will likely boil over, leading her to confront Trevor or take some action against Celeste. Meanwhile, Isabelle's recovery will continue, but the Lockets and Shaws might not stay out of the picture for long. And that conversation about the divorce with Jordyn? It's coming, and it's going to be heartbreaking.
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