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.

and were taken aback. It wasn’t that they found

that Celeste had already

they could say anything further, Trevor’s phone rang

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while answering the call. “I’m off

and Jacob watched him leave, feeling,

forgot?”

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

Trevor had never shown much

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on her

Celeste would bring her along when

even once. Instead, she constantly called Wynn and missed her dearly after

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

Celeste went back alone

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was heavy, and by the time she arrived, it was

somber as she

replied, “I’ve been busy

how busy you are, you need

Granny. I’ll be more mindful,” Celeste

beside Betty, resting her head on her shoulder and

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

asked, “Are Aunt Adeline and

got carried away and said they’d extend it by

about Uncle Ivan? Is he out for

plans and said he’d come back to join us for dinner.

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

piling meat onto her plate once dinner was served. Thought he commented on her

had been overwhelmed with work, yet he was unable to pull

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