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 matters concerning

had already resigned.

further, Trevor’s phone

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

watched him leave, feeling,

forgot?”

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

had never shown much concern for

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Celeste was on her

close to Betty. Whenever she was home, Celeste

despite being back in the country for several days, Jordyn hadn’t called her even once. Instead, she

Celeste saw no need to make Jordyn go back with her. Besides, Betty would be deeply

back alone this

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by the time she

her expression turned somber as she reached out to touch Celeste’s face. “You’ve

she replied, “I’ve been busy

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

I’ll be more mindful,”

Betty, resting her head on her shoulder and soaking in

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

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

and said

out for a business gathering

he canceled his plans and said he’d come

“Cel, you’re here!” Then, he remarked with a frown, “You’ve lost weight.

once dinner was served. Thought he

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

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