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.

taken aback. It wasn’t that they found Trevor’s indifference surprising, since he had always been detached about matters concerning

already resigned. Wasn’t he the one who wanted her to resign? Had they

say anything further, Trevor’s phone rang as a

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

watched

forgot?”

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

Trevor had never shown much

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was on her way to

to Betty. Whenever she was home, Celeste

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

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

went back alone

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the time she arrived, it

her expression turned somber

replied, “I’ve been

“No matter how busy you

know, Granny. I’ll be more mindful,”

Betty, resting her head on her shoulder and soaking in her

to serve Celeste a bowl of stew to warm her up. Listening to Betty’s

asked, “Are Aunt Adeline and the others still

got carried away and said they’d extend

out for a business gathering again

he canceled his plans and said he’d come back

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. I’ll eat more tonight,

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

been overwhelmed with work, yet he was unable to pull the business back from the

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