Chapter 121

"Celeste," Melanie spoke with a sheepish smile, "I get it, you're upset with me and Emily, and we've apologized for what happened with you and Ryan. But after that fell through, didn't I go the extra mile to help you land a great match with the Shaw family? You're doing well now, aren't you?" Celeste let out a cold laugh. "Doing well? Right, marrying me off to a disabled husband-if I did well, I'd be useful to you. If I didn't, then just toss me aside like you did three years ago, huh?" "Celeste, you really misunderstood us. We never thought like that," Melanie hurried to explain. "Cut to the chase," Celeste said flatly, not in the mood to argue over twisted logic. "What is it that you want?" Melanie glanced toward Nathan. He cleared his throat and frowned. "Nothing major. Just a small favor-my shipment's stuck at Customs. If Ethan could say a word on my behalf using the Shaw name, they'd let it through. It won't take much from you, just a quick ask." Celeste's smile faded; her tone tu