The Breaking Point of Love

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.

were taken aback. It wasn’t that they found Trevor’s indifference surprising, since he had

had already resigned. Wasn’t he the one who wanted her

they could say anything further, Trevor’s phone rang as a call from

iL.

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

Jacob watched

he forgot?”

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

all, Trevor had never shown much concern for Celeste’s

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on her way to Betty’s

home, Celeste would bring her along when she went back to the

hadn’t called her even once. Instead, she constantly called Wynn and missed her dearly after only a few

this, Celeste saw no need to make Jordyn go back with her. Besides, Betty would be deeply upset if she found out

back alone this

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heavy, and by the time she arrived, it was already past 6:00

face lit up when she saw Celeste. However, her expression turned somber as

as she replied, “I’ve been busy with work

sighed and advised, “No matter how busy you are, you need to

know, Granny. I’ll be more mindful,”

her head on her shoulder and soaking

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 tears well up as she thought about everything that

“Are

said they’d extend it by another week,” Betty

he out for a business gathering

his plans and said he’d come back to join us for dinner. He should be

he remarked with a frown, “You’ve lost weight. Haven’t

her plate once dinner was served. Thought he commented on her weight loss, Celeste could see that he too looked

Ivan had been overwhelmed with work, yet he was unable to pull