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.”

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

last time Celeste had visited Martha was the previous Sunday. She and

and still having not slept, Celeste suggested over

looked, Betty agreed.

and didn’t wake up until

Betty

arrived,

Martha for almost two hours. Just as they were

seem surprised to see them. It was as if

said politely, “Thank

Celeste nor

button for them and then asked Celeste, “Have you received the property

“Not yet.”

Celeste turned to him and said, “No need to see us off.

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

elevator doors closed, Betty finally asked, “What