Chapter 545
First, he was allowing her to return to the Capital.
Second, it was on the condition that she kept her promise—cutting off all social ties and staying completely out of sight.
Hearing this, Celeste immediately reeled in her crying.
She stared through tear-blurred eyes at his sharp profile, biting her lip hard.
Even though she was fiercely opposed to it in her heart, she knew she couldn’t afford to anger him any further right now.
At the end of the day, as long as she stayed in the Capital, she had people backing her up.
Celeste offered a trembling nod, acting the part of the perfectly obedient, fragile victim.
“I understand p>
The Maybach pulled up to Sterling Manor.
The main gates slowly swung open, and the car glided into the courtyard.
Before the vehicle had even come to a full stop, Helena and his grandmother—having already received the news—were waiting at the entrance.
The car door opened, and Jarred was the first to step out.
His expression was frosty, the dark aura surrounding him still completely intact.
A freezing aura clung to his brow, projecting an absolute warning for everyone to keep their distance.
Helena stepped forward, about to speak.
But Jarred completely ignored the urgent, questioning looks of his mother and grandmother.
With a rigid posture, he strode right past the two women and walked into the manor without a single backward glance.
Helena stood frozen in place, staring at his unyielding back before turning to look at Celeste, who was being helped out of the car by Declan.
“Celeste, what’s wrong with Jarred? Who upset him? Why does he look like he’s ready to kill someone p>
Helped into her wheelchair, Celeste looked up once she was settled.
Her tear tracks had already been wiped clean.
Her previously reddened eyes had cleared up completely, leaving absolutely no trace of the hysterical sobbing from moments ago.
Celeste offered a soft smile. “Nothing’s wrong, Helena. Jarred was very gentle the whole way back He kept comforting me and protecting me, terrified I’d feel wronged. He isn’t upset p>
Hearing this, his grandmother breathed a sigh of relief and let out a cold snort, her tone brimming with contempt.
“I knew our Celeste was the most obedient and innocent one. It must have been that wretched Sienna acting out again and ruining Jarred’s mood.
Thank God justice prevailed, and her little schemes failed, leaving her to make a fool of herself p>
Celeste smiled sweetly, choosing not to respond.
“Oh, right, Celeste p>
As if suddenly remembering something, Helena’s face lit up with joy.
She quickly grabbed Celeste’s hand, excitedly changing the subject.
“Hurry inside with me! I just received an invitation to a high-end celebrity gala. It’s incredibly exclusive and full of elites.
You have a great eye; come help me figure out which dress looks best and quickly match some jewelry for me p>
In matters of fashion, Helena had always trusted Celeste implicitly, and Celeste never refused her.
Celeste was wheeled into the living room by Helena.
The moment she crossed the threshold, Celeste froze, the smile on her face vanishing almost entirely.
The long table in the living room was draped with soft black velvet.
Stretching from one end of the hall to the other lay a staggering array of Helena’s priceless, exquisite jewelry.
It wasn’t just her everyday luxury pieces.
Many rare, one-of-a-kind items rarely seen on the market were on display, including absolute treasures usually locked in the vault and hidden from the world.
An inexplicable panic flared in Celeste’s chest, her fingertips instinctively curling inward.
“Helena, why did you bring out so much? It’s just a standard celebrity gala.
Picking two or three sets to match the dresses is more than enough; you don’t need this entire collection p>
Helena offered a proud, triumphant smile upon hearing this. “You don’t understand. The invitation received isn’t for a standard celebrity gala at all.
It’s for the most exclusive, highly anticipated event in the country right now—The Sterling Heritage Jewelry Gala p>
The instant those words dropped, Celeste’s previously gentle expression violently shifted. “What did you say p>