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.
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
further, Trevor’s phone rang as
iL.
while answering the call. “I’m off work now. I’ll be
watched him
forgot?” Zeke
“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed
had never shown much concern
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was on her way to Betty’s
she was home, Celeste would
her even once. Instead, she constantly called Wynn
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
back
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time she arrived, it was already past
when she saw Celeste. However, her expression turned somber as she reached out to touch Celeste’s face.
down as she replied, “I’ve been busy with
busy you are, you need
be
resting her head on her shoulder and soaking
serve Celeste a bowl of stew to warm her up. Listening
worrying her, she quickly composed herself and asked, “Are Aunt Adeline and the others still away
away and said they’d extend
Uncle Ivan? Is he out for
heard you were coming, he canceled his plans and said he’d come back to join us for dinner. He should be here
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 just been busy lately.
dinner was served. Thought he commented on her weight
was struggling, Ivan had been overwhelmed with work, yet he was
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