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 always been

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

say anything further, Trevor’s phone rang as a call from Wynn came

iL.

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

and Jacob watched him

he forgot?” Zeke

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

never shown much concern for

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was on her way to Betty’s

always been close to Betty. Whenever she was home, Celeste would bring her along

for several days, Jordyn hadn’t called her even once.

make Jordyn go back with her. Besides, Betty would be deeply upset

Celeste went back

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the time she arrived, it was

Celeste. However, her expression turned somber as she reached out to

as she replied,

matter how busy you are,

know, Granny. I’ll be more

sat beside Betty, resting her head on her shoulder and soaking

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

she quickly composed herself and asked, “Are Aunt Adeline and

and said they’d

about Uncle Ivan? Is he out for a business gathering again

said he’d come back to join us for

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

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

didn’t work at Rodriguez Corporation, she knew it was struggling, Ivan had been overwhelmed with work, yet