The Breaking Point of Love

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.

exchanged glances and were taken aback. It wasn’t that they found Trevor’s indifference surprising, since he

already resigned. Wasn’t he the one who wanted her to resign? Had they misunderstood

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

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elevator while answering the call. “I’m off

Jacob watched him

he forgot?”

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

had never shown much concern for

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her

always been close to Betty. Whenever she was home, Celeste would bring her along when she

even once. Instead, she

Celeste 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

Celeste went back alone this

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

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

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

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

be

resting her head on her shoulder and soaking in

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

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

and said they’d extend it by another

about Uncle Ivan? Is he out for a business gathering

heard you were coming, he canceled his plans and said he’d come back to join

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 softly. “I’ve

he commented on her weight loss, Celeste could see that

she knew it was struggling, Ivan had been overwhelmed