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

attention was his apparent lack of awareness that Celeste had already resigned. Wasn’t

further, Trevor’s phone rang as

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

watched him

forgot?” Zeke

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

had never shown much concern

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Chapter V

was on her way to Betty’s

she was home, Celeste would

her even once. Instead, she constantly called Wynn

saw no need to make Jordyn go back with her. Besides, Betty would be deeply upset if she found out that Jordyn had gotten so attached

back

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time she arrived, it was already past

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

down as she replied, “I’ve been busy with

busy you are, you need

be

resting her head on her shoulder and soaking

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

worrying her, she quickly composed herself and asked, “Are Aunt Adeline and the others still away

away and said they’d extend

Uncle Ivan? Is he out for

heard you were coming, he canceled his plans and said he’d come back to join us for dinner. He should be here

smiling warmly. “Cel, you’re 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.

dinner was served. Thought he commented on her weight

was struggling, Ivan had been overwhelmed with work, yet he was

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