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.

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

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

anything further, Trevor’s phone rang

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he walked toward the elevator while answering the call. “I’m off work now. I’ll be

Jacob watched him leave, feeling,

forgot?” Zeke

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

never shown much

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Chapter V

Celeste was on her

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

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

go back with her. Besides, Betty would be deeply upset if she found out that Jordyn had gotten so attached

went back alone this

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traffic was heavy, and by the time she arrived,

when she saw Celeste. However, her expression turned somber as she reached

down as she replied, “I’ve

“No matter how busy you are,

know, Granny. I’ll be

sat beside Betty, resting her head on her shoulder and

of stew to warm her up. Listening to Betty’s kind

asked, “Are Aunt Adeline and the others still away on a

got carried away and said they’d extend it

about Uncle Ivan? Is he out for a business gathering

heard you were coming, he canceled his plans and said he’d

warmly. “Cel, you’re here!” Then, he remarked with a frown, “You’ve lost weight. Haven’t you been eating well?” Celeste laughed

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

Rodriguez Corporation, she knew it was struggling, Ivan had been overwhelmed with work, yet he was unable to