Chapter 256

Matthias rubbed his sore temples, his eyes barely open. “I knew you didn’t sleep either!”

“I’m heading downstairs for breakfast now. Let’s talk in a bit?”

Despite his exhaustion, Matthias, slumped in his chair like corpse, spoke with excitement. “Talk? Of course, we have to talk!”

Inspiration was fleeting–it had to be seized while it lasted

“Alright.”

Just as Celeste finished breakfast and was about to video call Matthias, Jason’s call came in.

“I just got a call from Trevor’s lawyer. The property deeds for the three villas he transferred to you have been processed. I’ll pick them up later today.

“When would you be available to collect them? If you’re busy, we can arrange a time so I can bring them to you.”

Celeste had almost forgotten about this. Her mind was elsewhere now.

Hearing Jason’s words, she replied, “Thanks, Mr. Payne. Sorry for the trouble.”

and Matthias got to work immediately. They worked tirelessly until noon, their brains nearly fried from overuse, before finally taking a

visited Martha was the previous Sunday. She and Betty had planned to visit

Celeste suggested over lunch that they postpone the

how exhausted she looked, Betty agreed. “Alright,

took a nap and didn’t wake up until nearly 6:00

and Betty headed to the

they arrived,

two hours. Just as they

seem surprised to see them. It was as

said politely, “Thank you for visiting

nor Betty

then asked

“Not yet.”

they stepped into the elevator, Celeste turned to him and said, “No need to see us off. Go

ask further about the deeds, as if he had only brought

Betty finally asked,

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