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.

that they found Trevor’s indifference surprising, since he had always been detached about matters

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

could say anything further, Trevor’s phone rang as a

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answering the call. “I’m off

Jacob watched

forgot?”

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

shown much

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on her

Whenever she was home, Celeste would bring her along when

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

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

Celeste went back alone this

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the time she arrived, it

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

looked down as she replied, “I’ve

matter how busy you

Granny. I’ll be more mindful,” Celeste

Betty, resting her head on her

almost ready, Betty instructed the staff to serve Celeste a bowl of stew to warm her up. Listening to Betty’s kind

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

away and said they’d extend it by another week,”

Uncle Ivan? Is he out for a business gathering

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

with a frown, “You’ve lost weight. Haven’t

once dinner was served. Thought he commented on her weight

she didn’t work at Rodriguez Corporation, she knew it was struggling, Ivan had been overwhelmed with work, yet he was unable

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