The Breaking Point of Love

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Jacob’s expression darkened as he accused Celeste of taking advantage of her position. “This isn’t the right work. attitude to have, Ms. Rodriguez. Do you think this is your time?”

Celeste picked up her bag, unfazed. She retorted, “If you’re dissatisfied, you’re welcome to dismiss me right now.”

“You

“Jacob began. Although he had accompanied Trevor to Andestan, he was aware that Celeste had already submitted her resignation.

Even though he had Trevor’s trust, the company didn’t revolve around him. He didn’t have the authority to fire her on the spot.

Moreover, Martha favored Celeste. If she went to Fleming Manor to complain about him, Jacob knew he wouldn’t come out unscathed even if he had Trevor’s support.

Not bothered to get a response from Jacob, Celeste walked past him and left.

Jacob’s face turned purple with anger as he stormed out of the secretarial office.

Zeke noticed his sour expression and asked, “What happened?”

Instantly, Jacob recounted their whole exchange.

Zeke was surprised. He had worked closely with Celeste and had a good understanding of her character. “This doesn’t sound like something Celeste would do. Could there have been a misunderstanding?”

“There’s no misunderstanding. That’s exactly how it went down. In my opinion, Celeste is just abusing her position. She’s nowhere near as good as you usually claim she is,” Jacob ranted.

Zeke hesitated. “Maybe she’s slacking off because she’s already resigned?”

But Celeste had been as diligent as ever recently, and she didn’t show any signs of a change in behavior.

Just then, Trevor approached from a distance. “What’s going on?”

“Ms. Rodriguez left work without finishing her tasks,” Jacob reported.

you’re dissatisfied, terminate her employment according to company protocols,” Trevor said coldly, showing no interest in the matter.

Jacob exchanged glances and were taken aback. It wasn’t that they found Trevor’s indifference surprising, since he had always

their attention was his apparent lack of awareness that Celeste had already resigned. Wasn’t he

could say anything further, Trevor’s phone rang

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walked toward the elevator while answering the call. “I’m

Jacob watched him leave, feeling,

forgot?”

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

Trevor had never shown much concern

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her way to

to Betty. Whenever she was home, Celeste would bring her along when

the country for several days, Jordyn hadn’t called her even once. Instead, she constantly

Celeste saw no need to make Jordyn go back with her. Besides, Betty would be deeply upset if she found out that Jordyn had gotten so attached to

back alone this

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and by the time she arrived,

turned somber

as she replied, “I’ve been busy

how busy you are,

Granny. I’ll be

head on her shoulder and soaking

stew was almost ready, Betty instructed the staff to serve Celeste a bowl of stew to warm her up. Listening to Betty’s kind words, Celeste felt

and asked, “Are Aunt Adeline and

carried away and said they’d extend it by another

Ivan? Is he out for

he’d come back

Then, he remarked with a frown, “You’ve lost weight. Haven’t you been eating

plate once dinner was served. Thought he commented on her weight loss,

Rodriguez Corporation, she knew it was struggling, Ivan had been

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