Chapter 46

"Mom, I just don't think I'm capable enough," Celeste tried to explain. "What capability do you need?" Sophie glanced at Edward, then cut her off and went on, "Since you've let Celeste join the company, Edward, then she's going in with the Shaw family's name. Whether she knows the job or not is secondary. It just sounds better when people hear about it, no? Didn't you say she gets along with Mrs. Soren? If Mrs. Soren finds out she's just an assistant, what would she think of our family?" She clearly didn't care about saying this at the table-it not only embarrassed her husband but also brought up the one topic Mr. Shaw hated most: business. Celeste could only sit and cringe at the awkwardness brewing. All those years under Mr. Shaw's cold stares and she still hadn't learned? Maybe it wasn't about having thick skin-maybe she just didn't get it. Mr. Shaw's brows furrowed deeply, practically forming a crease, and Edward's face turned a dark greenish shade. "Mom, I know you mean well, but