The Breaking Point of Love

Celeste received a call from Martha on her way to InnovaTech. She answered it and said, “HI, Grandma.”

“Hey.” Martha’s smile was warm and benevolent. “A couple of days ago, jo told me that you were particularly busy with your work and that you even burned the midnight oil sometimes.

“I’d received some supplements. So, I’ve asked someone to send them to you. Remember to take them.”

Celeste was aware that Martha wouldn’t take them even if she turned down the latter’s offer. So, she said, “I will. Thanks, Grandma.”

Martha chuckled. Then, something seemingly popped into her mind, and she said, “That reminds me, I talked to Trevor about getting along well with you, and he promised me he’ll do it.

“After all, you two are Jo’s parents. If your relationship is too strained, it’s going to have a bad effect on her physical and mental growth.”

So, that was it. This was why he acted out of character and expressed concern for her during the forum.

Celeste responded nonchalantly, “Okay. I get it.“.

hung up the phone. By the time she arrived at InnovaTech, she didn’t see

with a smile, “It’s Valentine’s Day today. Did you receive any flowers, Ms.

anything, one of her fellow colleagues chimed in with a smile on her face. “She did. The bouquet of roses was

laughed in response. He was about to say something, but Linda popped out of nowhere and said, “Flowers? Is that it? Didn’t you

was stumped.

said, “You guys are absurd. It’s just a bouquet of roses. How does that

Her future husband even transferred InnovaTech’s shares to her as a gift. I

couldn’t think of any comeback for it. Then, he

to her, “Word has it that Ms. Locket is very well–liked in the circle. She’s like this dream girl for every wealthy family heir. She has a rather impressive boyfriend,

Ms. Locket’s suitors couldn’t stop themselves from sending her flowers and gifts anonymously. Her office

Locket’s heart. There’s

spoiling his girlfriend this way. Everyone in the company

and Lilian could come and