True Fated Marriage (Grace and Heinz)
Chapter 1285

Celeste pursed her lips. She lowered her head and didn't say anything in reply.

From the looks of it, she seemed to feel very wronged.

Cindy frowned and reprimanded sharply, "Do you feel wronged? Did you know that because Liam was photographed this time, he won't be able to live in peace in London in the future?"

Celeste raised her head. She wanted to say something but stopped on second thought. Then, she lowered her head again.

"What's wrong?" Although Cindy rarely saw Celeste, she knew Celeste well. "Do you want to refute what I'm saying? If you want to, then tell me why."

Only then did Celeste look up at Cindy.

She knew that her aunt was really angry this time.

"Maria is my best friend. Since I've gotten to know Liam, of course I would introduce him to her."

"You are so loyal," Cindy scoffed, "Do you know how much trouble you have brought to Liam and his team?"

"Aren't all celebrities yearning for coverage? If there is no news, there will be no attention, am I right? Although this news is not good for me, it's not that bad for Liam."

According to Celeste's understanding, celebrities liked to hype themselves and use their private life to gain attention. They would go to lengths to do so.

Even though it was an accident this time round, it wouldn't affect Liam much.

However, it was probably a bad thing for Celeste since she wasn't involved in the entertainment industry.

After hearing Celeste's justifications, Cindy only frowned deeper, "Do you think you know all about showbiz?"

"It's true," Celeste defended herself, "If Liam didn't want anyone to know that he had come to London to study, there would be no need for him to hold a press conference to announce this. Since he has made an announcement, he must have disclosed his whereabouts oh his own."

A light flashed through Cindy's eyes after hearing Celeste's words, but she did not continue to speak. She only stared at Celeste.

"Hence, I don't agree when you say that this piece of news is not good for Liam. Though, this news is the worst for me. I don't want to be found out, and I don't want to have anything to do with the entertainment industry."

"You just don't want to have anything to do with me, don't you?" Cindy suddenly asked.

Celeste looked at her. She froze and said nothing.

Cindy laughed in a self-deprecating way and muttered "It seems that by raising you, I've offended you."

"No, aunt," Hearing Cindy's tone, Celeste felt very sad. After all, Cindy had raised her. Although Celeste was lonely and didn't really see Cindy all the time, she relied on Cindy for food, clothing, accommodation and daily necessities.

"No?" Cindy sneered, "Now that you believe your life is in your own hands, you made a decision on your own to come to London. Now that you're in trouble, you're still thinking of going against me. Very well, Celeste. Very well."

There was a hint of sarcasm in her tone.

Celeste knew that her aunt was angry. However, she was also feeling quite emotional and refused to back down, "Aunt, I have to grow up. I admit that I am largely responsible for this incident and did not consider the fact that I would be photographed. I just wanted to help my friend. If I could turn back time, I would still do the same. I do not want to see Maria disappointed again."

"You are simply being unreasonable," Cindy suddenly stood up, "If you keep acting like that, I will consider leaking your information. Let's see how you'll be able to handle things when the paparazzi replaces you."

Celeste was shocked.

She looked at Cindy and pursed her lips. Her face was pale as the colour drained from her face.

She was really scared when she heard that she had to face the paparazzi.

For a long time, Cindy didn't say anything. She just watched the blood on Celeste's face fade away. Similarly, Cindy's expression was ashen. Celeste froze, not knowing how to react.

At this time, a voice was heard helping Celeste with a smile, "Miss White, Celeste is only 16 years old. You don't have to stoop to her level."

It was Liam.

He was coming down from upstairs and dressed in a white hoodie. It made him look much younger in an instant. In fact, he looked like a high school student.

This was a private house with a modern design. The house was very spacious and had an elegant interior.

Celeste didn't know if this was Cindy or Liam's residence. She just guessed that it should be Liam's residence since he had come from upstairs.

Liam headed downstairs and looked at Celeste. His smile was warm and easy-going as he explained on behalf of Cindy, "Celeste, sit down first. Miss White is just worried about you. It's tough love."

"Liam," Cindy then answered, "This child is getting ruder and ruder. You don't have to speak for her. I'm responsible for educating her."

"Miss White, she's doing fine," Liam smiled again and tried to defuse the situation, "You're just being overly anxious. Let's have a drink first."

After that, he went to the kitchen and grabbed two bottles of mineral water. He then handed one to Cindy, and the other to Celeste.

"Thank you," Celeste thanked him softly and accepted the water graciously.

Liam smiled at her kindly.

Cindy seemed to have calmed down a little. She sat down and accepted the bottle of water, but she didn't drink it. Instead, she put it on the table. "Sit down," Cindy then commanded.

Celeste was startled, but she still sat down obediently. She lowered her head and said nothing. She just silently held the bottle of water in her hands. When Cindy saw her like this, she became angry again and wanted to reprimand her.

"Celeste, have you eaten yet?" Liam opened his mouth at the right time and interrupted Cindy indirectly.

Cindy furrowed her brows.

Meanwhile, Celeste looked up to reply to Liam directly, "I didn't have enough time."

"Miss White hasn't eaten yet, and neither have I. Let's have breakfast together," Liam said as he walked towards the kitchen.

Cindy and Celeste didn't say anything.

Soon, Liam brought out a simple breakfast prepared by the chefs in the kitchen.

It consisted of sandwiches and some milk, and all three of them had a portion.

Only then did Cindy stand up and say to Celeste, "What are you doing? Hurry up and eat."

Celeste put down the water in her hands and stood up. Then, she followed Cindy to wash her hands.

In the bathroom, Cindy still did not give up on reprimanding her, "In the future, you're absolutely forbidden from introducing your friends to Liam again, do you understand?" Celeste dully nodded, "Got it."

Cindy washed her hands and waited for her at the door.

No one spoke again.

After a while, Cindy asked, "Are you living in the Jones family estate now?"

After Celeste finished washing her hands, she heard her aunt ask her and she shook her head, "I don't know if it belongs to the Jones family or Lowe family."

"Isn't it Maria's house?"

"No," Celeste was a little confused, "Aunt, why do you ask this?"

"What's wrong?" Cindy seemed to be very unhappy, "You are living in someone else's house. Can't I ask about that too? I just want to know if you are safe and whose house you are living in. That's the only way I can be rest assured."

There was no problem with her explanation.

Celeste didn't think much about it either.

"I don't know whose house it is, but Ernest and Maria are staying there. There's also the butler and the driver there. It's very safe," Celeste explained.

"Really?" Cindy nodded, "If you enjoy living with them, I'll buy you a house next door."

Celeste was shocked and quickly shook her head, "No, aunt, I'm living in their house. I'll go back to my apartment in a few days. You don't have to spend so much money to buy a house for me."

"I've bought the house already," Cindy seemed to have made up her mind, "You're studying here and I'm not young already. I might come to London often, so I need a place to stay. I'm not going to let you live in the place alone."

Celeste felt a little relieved after hearing that, but she still felt quite burdened.

"The houses there look quite expensive though."

"Are you implying that I can't afford it?" Cindy asked.

"No," Celeste felt that her aunt was very sensitive sometimes. She didn't know when she would say something wrong that would trigger her aunt and make her angry.

"It's just a house. I don't just act, you know," Cindy commented gingerly, "These years, acting and being an ambassador has brought in a lot of money. It's enough for us to not worry for the rest of our lives." Celeste didn't think she was superior to others. After all, the money was her aunt's, not hers.

Fortunately, she was not greedy.

Celeste hoped that she would be able to live with confidence and happiness in the future.

Some time later, the two of them went back to the table.

"Do you want to buy a villa, Miss White?" Liam asked.

"I plan to," Cindy nodded, "Heinz and I are old friends, and we may be able to meet in the future."