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

his apparent lack of awareness that Celeste had already resigned. Wasn’t he the one who wanted her to

Trevor’s phone

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

Jacob watched him

he forgot?”

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

had never shown much concern

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Chapter V

Celeste was on her way to

Whenever she was home, Celeste would bring her along when she went back to the Rodriguez

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

to make Jordyn go back with her. Besides, Betty would be deeply upset if she found out that

went back alone this

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time she arrived, it

up when she saw Celeste. However, her expression turned somber as she reached out to touch Celeste’s face.

down as she replied,

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

Granny. I’ll be more mindful,” Celeste

beside Betty, resting her head on her shoulder and

the staff to serve Celeste a bowl of stew to warm her

asked, “Are Aunt

said they’d extend it by another week,”

about Uncle Ivan? Is he out

were coming, he canceled his plans and said he’d come

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,

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

it was struggling, Ivan had been

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