The Breaking Point of Love

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.”

work immediately. They worked tirelessly until noon, their

had visited Martha was the previous Sunday. She

Celeste suggested over lunch

looked, Betty agreed. “Alright,

and didn’t wake up until nearly 6:00

dinner, she and Betty headed to

they arrived,

Martha for almost two hours. Just as they

It was as if he had expected

he said

nor Betty

and then asked Celeste, “Have

“Not yet.”

stepped into the elevator, Celeste turned to him and said, “No need to see

but didn’t insist. He also didn’t ask further about the deeds, as if he had only brought them up a excuse

the elevator doors closed, Betty finally