# Chapter 404: The Breaking Point of Love – Velotra's Triumph
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 404 of "The Breaking Point of Love" – a chapter that brings a shocking turning point in the battle between Celeste and Wynn. This is where Celeste truly shines, and where Wynn begins to feel the ground crumbling beneath her feet. Let's dive into the story!
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The evening began quietly enough. Trevor and Wynn had dinner with Chester, an old friend from their Andostan days. Chester was curious about Wynn's role in Innova Tech, and when Trevor casually mentioned that he had handed the company over to her, Chester's eyes lit up with surprise.
"So, Wynn, you're actually capable?" he asked.
Wynn waved it off modestly. "Not really. The credit goes to the engineers. The company's success is largely thanks to Trevor. I had very little to do with it."
Chester smiled warmly. "You're really modest."
But as the conversation flowed, Chester began to understand something deeper. Trevor spoke of Wynn with genuine respect – as if he regarded her as an expert in AI, even more specialized than himself. That's why he had entrusted her with the company. It was just like Trevor – generous, humble, always believing in the people around him.
Wynn, however, continued to deflect the praise. "I'm really not just being modest..."
The dinner soon shifted to lighter topics, with the three of them sharing amusing stories from their time abroad. Wynn was naturally sociable, and despite this being her first meeting with Chester, the atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. At times, she chatted with Chester even more than Trevor did.
As the evening wound down, Chester had other plans and prepared to leave. Before getting into his car, he shook Wynn's hand and said, "Wynn, I'm really glad I met you today. You're a very interesting and charming woman."
As he spoke, his eyes flickered toward Trevor, as if he wanted to say something more. But before he could, Wynn politely replied, "You flatter me, Chester."
Then, just as Chester was about to get into his car, he spotted a familiar figure – Celeste, who had just finished dinner with Matthias and several business associates. Chester pointed at her in surprise and said to Trevor, "That woman... Isn't she – "
Trevor didn't respond.
Celeste noticed Chester pointing at her. At first, she didn't intend to pay attention to the people around Trevor. But then she suddenly recognized him – they had met once, years ago, when he had come to visit Trevor in Andostan. That meeting had ended with a minor unpleasant incident.
But that was a long time ago.
Celeste's business partner and Matthias were speaking to her, so she pulled her thoughts back and turned away, not sparing another glance toward Trevor's group.
Chester noticed her cold demeanor. He looked back and forth between Trevor and Celeste – both now with new partners – and seemed to understand something. He chose not to say more. He said goodbye and got into the car.
Wynn wasn't surprised that Chester knew Celeste. She had only glanced at Celeste and Matthias when they appeared and didn't pay much attention. But she did say to Trevor, "Chester is really a good and genuine person. It's very easy to be around him."
Trevor smiled. "He is, indeed."
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The next few days were a whirlwind of preparation. Celeste and Matthias had been working closely with Velotra – a tech company that had just signed a partnership agreement with Yoda Vision. Every night, they worked overtime with Velotra's engineers, refining their collaborative concept before the upcoming product launch.
Friday arrived. The product launch that Velotra had scheduled over a month in advance was finally happening. And it was a day that would shake the entire tech industry.
Trevor and Wynn were among the invited guests, as were many industry peers. When Celeste and Matthias arrived, Maxwell Joreau, the head of Velotra, greeted them with a broad smile. Wynn noticed how much importance Maxwell placed on Matthias, and she assumed that Velotra intended to work with Yoda Vision.
The launch proceeded smoothly. The first half followed Velotra's original agenda. But then, halfway through, Maxwell took the stage and made an announcement that stunned everyone.
"This project of ours has fully realized intelligent automation – not just in the autonomous driving system, but also in the engine. Velotra has always been at the forefront of the industry. Recently, we've reached a long-term partnership with Yoda Vision and achieved significant breakthroughs in various areas. Now, I would like to invite Ms. Celeste Rodriguez, a distinguished engineer from Yoda Vision, to come on stage and share the recent progress we've made in this project. Let's welcome Ms. Rodriguez!"
The room erupted in thunderous applause.
Trevor turned to look at Celeste and began clapping. Wynn paused for half a second, then lightly clapped with a neutral expression.
Celeste didn't look at Trevor. She only glanced at Matthias before stepping onto the stage.
Once she was on stage, Maxwell beamed and added, "Ms. Rodriguez here is not only an outstanding engineer from Yoda Vision, but also the creator of the core technology behind this collaboration between Velotra and Yoda Vision!"
A wave of surprise swept through the room.
Wynn's heart stopped for a moment. She doubted if she had heard correctly.
Yoda Vision held enormous influence. Their every move attracted attention. It was no surprise that Maxwell announced a collaboration with Yoda Vision at such an important event. Nor was it surprising that they would invite someone from Yoda Vision to co-present.
But the person Maxwell invited wasn't Matthias. It was Celeste.
Wynn had initially assumed Celeste was simply taking Matthias's place on stage. But what she didn't expect was that Celeste was actually the key figure in this collaboration – the technical core.
How was that possible?
Before Wynn could process this, Celeste took the microphone and began speaking calmly and confidently. "Hello everyone, I'm Celeste Rodriguez, an engineer from Yoda Vision. Our collaboration with Velotra can be broken down into four key areas: engine chips, implementing AI technology for breakthroughs in autonomous vehicle engines, autonomous driving systems, and materials application."
She then elaborated on the technological breakthroughs achieved in each area. She spoke about engine optimization, chip design, fuel efficiency, autonomous driving systems, safety features – everything. And she did it without a single script in hand, rolling out technical jargon, detailed data, and expert case studies off the top of her head.
The audience was stunned. Engineers looked up at Celeste with eyes full of admiration and awe. They realized that Celeste was essentially her own cross-disciplinary collaborator – she understood everything from autonomous driving systems to materials optimization to intelligent engine design.
Sitting in the audience, Wynn's expression turned dark. She clenched her hands, a sudden chill rising in her heart. She knew Celeste was well-versed in AI, but engines? Chips? Those weren't something anyone could just casually master. If they were, the country's tech sector wouldn't have been stuck behind foreign chip barriers for so many years.
Just then, a thought occurred to her. She belatedly turned her head to look at the man beside her – Trevor.
Trevor was focused intently on the stage. He didn't notice Wynn's gaze. He was lost in admiration for the woman on stage.
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The product launch was a huge success. When Celeste and Maxwell stepped down from the stage, they were met with another round of thunderous applause. The invited company executives immediately stood up to offer their congratulations.
Matthias went straight to Celeste. As he approached her, he couldn't help but give her a hug and said, "Congratulations."
Celeste smiled. "Thank you, Senior." Her voice was soft, and no one around caught that "Senior".
All the business leaders present were in the tech industry and knew the value of talent. Right now, they were even more interested in Celeste than Maxwell. After all, this kind of gem was a walking goldmine – if anyone could poach her...
They all had the same thought, but no one dared approach Celeste directly at Velotra's event. Instead, they congratulated Maxwell first, then turned to Celeste.
Matthias, however, was already by her side. Over the past several months, Celeste and Matthias had frequently appeared together at events. Some executives had already met her and thought she was just Matthias's girlfriend. Then her thesis caused a stir, and they realized she was talented. But after today's launch, they realized she was a full-blown tech genius.
"Mr. Yoder, Ms. Rodriguez is so brilliant, but you've been keeping her hidden? That's just too much," one CEO teased.
Matthias raised an eyebrow. "Who's been hiding anything? You guys just don't have my eye for talent."
The focus quickly shifted to Celeste. "Ms. Rodriguez, congratulations." "Our company also has several ongoing tech projects. Would you be free sometime? I'd love to schedule a detailed discussion."
Before Celeste could answer, another CEO interrupted. A crowd quickly gathered around her and Matthias, buzzing with energy.
Trevor remained seated, watching everything unfold, unmoving. Wynn also sat motionless, her fists clenched. She looked at Trevor again. He still didn't seem to notice her – not even a glance. It was as if he had forgotten she was there. He hadn't turned to her in a long time.
Her face paled. She understood what the success of this Velotra launch meant. There was only so much market share in autonomous vehicles. Velotra's massive success would inevitably squeeze other companies' space. If before today, Innova Tech's own tech breakthroughs could potentially earn it a hundred-million-level market, now...
Just imagining that possibility made Wynn's chest tighten sharply.
And Celeste? Setting everything else aside, if the technologies she presented truly came from her, just the patent royalties alone would bring her endless wealth.
As this realization sank in, Trevor's voice pulled her out of her thoughts. "Don't we have other plans later? It's about time – let's go."
Despite all she had been thinking, her mind was blank. She got up and followed him to say their goodbyes to Maxwell.
Maxwell was still surrounded by people, standing beside Celeste and Matthias. Seeing them approach, he politely greeted Trevor. "Mr. Fleming."
Trevor shook his hand. "Congratulations."
Maxwell smiled. "Likewise, likewise."
Trevor then turned to Celeste and added, "Congratulations."
Celeste remained calm. "Thank you."
Trevor then said to Maxwell, "We have another engagement and will take our leave. Mr. Joreau, everyone – let's catch up next time."
As they politely said goodbye, many eyes drifted to Wynn. People had always heard that Trevor's girlfriend held a PhD from a top university abroad and was a tech genius. But why had they never heard of any actual achievements from her? In contrast, Celeste had never once claimed to be some kind of prodigy, and yet now she had stunned everyone in a single move.
The silent comparison was impossible for Wynn to ignore. Her face was already pale. Now, seeing how people were clearly comparing her to Celeste – and the doubt in their eyes – she clenched her fists tightly. She might not have developed any technology herself, but her academic credentials were real. She wouldn't tolerate others questioning her!
But no one had actually said anything, so she had no chance to defend herself. And when she thought about Celeste's internationally acclaimed paper and her brilliance at today's press conference, she had to admit – academically speaking, she could no longer compare with Celeste.
Wynn stood there with an ugly expression on her face. After Trevor finished exchanging pleasantries, he said, "Let's go."
Wynn forced out a smile. "Alright..." She slowly composed herself and greeted Maxwell and a few familiar contacts before leaving the venue alongside Trevor.
Though she maintained a calm appearance, her emotions were far from settled. Trevor, on the other hand, had already shifted his attention away from the launch. He spoke to her as usual, discussing their next meeting with a potential partner.
Wynn gradually settled down. He still had that same gentle look in his eyes that he always gave her. Maybe she was overthinking things.
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But the news of Velotra's launch spread quickly. The livestream had seen a surge of viewers, and it was soon trending on social media. Linda, browsing the Internet out of boredom, clicked on the trending topic. When she saw Celeste onscreen, she was momentarily stunned. Then she saw the barrage of comments praising Celeste's talent – and discussions about how Velotra's launch could crush other companies working on autonomous vehicles.
She completely panicked. She hurriedly made a phone call.
Everyone, including Howard and Lilian, had known that Wynn and Trevor were attending Velotra's launch. But they assumed it was just a routine event. After hearing what Linda told them, they were stunned.
"Cel understands engines and chips? How is that possible?" Harvey still didn't believe she was truly the one who wrote that paper.
Lilian lowered her gaze. She checked online and watched part of Celeste's presentation. Her heart gradually sank.
Linda said angrily over the phone, "She did it on purpose! She sabotaged Uncle Harvey's transportation project, and now she's trying to target Wynn's company too!"
Both Harvey and Lilian agreed with that. Whether the breakthrough technology truly belonged to Celeste or not, Velotra's launch would deal a serious blow to Innova Tech.
Lilian, however, tried to remain calm. "Technology evolves every day. Today it's your company with the breakthrough, tomorrow it's mine with a better edge. Autonomous vehicles haven't officially launched globally yet. We still have time."
But Harvey knew the truth. His own tech company had failed to produce real competitive breakthroughs for years. And Velotra's breakthrough wasn't just on one front – it was on multiple fronts, with global significance. Other companies could only look up to Velotra or try to catch up. That might take a year or two at best, or ten to twenty years at worst.
"I wonder what Trevor thinks about all this," Harvey said.
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After dinner, Wynn returned home. As expected, her parents and Linda were there.
Before anyone could say a word, she asked, "You know about it already?"
Lilian nodded. "So, what does Trevor say about it?"
Wynn sat down and shook her head. "Trevor didn't say anything."
Lilian, in the middle of lifting her teacup, froze. "What do you mean?"
"Regarding Velotra's launch today, he didn't say a word." Trevor hadn't commented at all – not on Celeste, not on Velotra's future. Nothing.
Lilian froze again. Harvey and Linda both looked stunned. This wasn't like Trevor at all. Velotra's launch was putting Innova Tech under massive pressure. Under normal circumstances, Trevor would have comforted Wynn, told her not to worry, and carefully analyzed Velotra's tech breakthroughs from every angle. He would have discussed strategies to overcome the crisis.
But this time, he said nothing.
Wynn didn't look well. Lilian guessed that aside from being shaken by Celeste's dazzling performance, something else must have happened.
"How did Trevor act toward Celeste at the launch?" Lilian asked.
Wynn lowered her eyes. "He admired her."
Lilian's expression gradually darkened. In the past, Trevor had always ignored Celeste. In his eyes, she was worthless. He had never once shown any admiration for her. But now...
"The technology Celeste talked about at the event – do you think it really came from her?"
Before Wynn could respond, Linda blurted out, "Of course, it's not hers! She's just an undergrad – how could she have that kind of capability? It must be Matthias – "
But Wynn cut her off. "It probably is hers."
Linda's eyes widened. "How is that possible?"
But the fact was, Celeste had skipped three grades and entered Aurelia University, the top-ranked university in the country. She had the foundation for academic research. Even if it was hard to admit, Wynn couldn't deny the possibility that both Celeste's paper and the technologies she presented today might really be her own work.
Lilian had thought of this too. Back then, Celeste's outstanding academic performance had actually put a lot of pressure on Wynn.
Clenching her hands, Wynn asked, "If it wasn't her work, would she dare to claim it so publicly?"
Linda disagreed. "She's so shameless! Why wouldn't she dare?"
Lilian and Wynn chose to ignore her.
Wynn pursed her lips. "I just don't understand... Even though Celeste skipped grades, she didn't achieve anything particularly notable during university. After graduating, she got married, had Jordyn, and then joined the Fleming Group. In that situation, how could she still possess such extensive research expertise?"
Lilian knew what her daughter was struggling with. After sending Linda out of the room, she said gently, "Even if Celeste really is that capable, you and Trevor have such a deep bond. It's not something that can be easily shaken. Besides, you have your own strengths too. So, Wynn, don't worry too much."
Could she not worry?
Wynn said nothing. Even though Trevor had seemed calm after the launch and treated her as kindly as always, could he really be as unaffected by Celeste as he appeared?
She couldn't help but think of how, not long ago, Trevor had gone out of his way to collect the research papers Celeste had recommended while giving technical lectures to Fleming Group's engineers.
That thought felt like a thorn in her throat.
If he truly was as calm as he seemed, then why had he not once mentioned anything about the launch event after it ended?
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
This chapter was absolutely breathtaking! The way Celeste takes the stage and proves her brilliance is nothing short of spectacular. You can feel the tension building, especially through Wynn's perspective – her shock, her denial, her growing fear. The contrast between Celeste's dazzling success and Wynn's crumbling confidence is masterfully written. The family meeting at the end adds another layer of depth, showing how Celeste's rise is shaking everyone in Wynn's world. And Trevor's silence? That's the most ominous part of all. Absolutely gripping from start to finish.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars**
## Next Chapter Prediction
I believe the next chapter will delve deeper into the aftermath of Velotra's launch. Wynn will likely confront Trevor about his feelings toward Celeste, or she'll try desperately to prove her own worth by pushing Innova Tech even harder. Meanwhile, Celeste's newfound fame will bring new opportunities and threats – perhaps her past with Trevor will resurface, or someone from the Fleming family will try to re-establish contact. The tension between Wynn and Celeste is about to boil over, and I predict a confrontation is coming very, very soon!
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