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.”

she and Matthias got to work immediately. They worked tirelessly until noon, their brains nearly fried

Sunday. She and Betty had planned to

still having not slept, Celeste suggested

how exhausted she looked, Betty agreed. “Alright,

didn’t wake up

she and Betty

they arrived, Trevor

for almost two hours. Just as they were about to leave,

was as if he had expected them

said politely, “Thank you

nor Betty

elevator button for them and then asked Celeste, “Have

“Not yet.”

into the elevator, Celeste turned to him and

the deeds, as if he had only brought them up a excuse

the elevator doors closed, Betty finally asked,

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