The Breaking Point of Love

Celeste nodded. “Mm.”

Jorge kept quiet.

Matthias was simply trying to make things difficult for Jorge.

In reality, neither of them cared about the money.

During the meal, they began discussing business seriously, Celeste sat quietly, eating and only speaking up when necessary.

For the most part, she stayed silent.

Jorge noticed this and was somewhat surprised–wheneverCeleste did interject, her comments were insightful and constructive.

She actually seemed quite capable.

Before, he had assumed that in her relationship with Matthias, Celeste was the one clinging to him, the lower- ranked party, the one actively pursuing him.

But observing their dynamic during this meal, it seemed to be the other way around. Then again, perhaps this was exactly how Celeste had managed to completely captivate Matthias.

After all, if she didn’t have any real abilities, how could Matthias be so taken with her?

When the meal was almost over, Celeste excused herself to go to the restroom.

As she walked out, she happened to run into Trevor, who was coming out of the adjacent restroom.

saw her but didn’t seem inclined to speak–perhaps

had no intention of speaking to him either and was about to walk past

can we officially finalize the

definitely handle it as soon as

that, she had never bothered to ask before. But now,

take a

“No specific date?”

let you know once it’s

leave when Trevor suddenly said, “Grandma

Celeste responded, “That’s good.”

push them together anymore. And Celeste wouldn’t have to keep

him.

Trevor hummed in agreement.

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Chapter 204

further and walked

then, someone suddenly ran out from

instinctively stepped aside, but Celeste still got bumped, causing her to stumble backward

landed on

had bumped into her quickly

she didn’t even have time to rub her sore shoulder–she immediately tried to

exact moment, Jorge appeared around

Trevor, his hand still on her waist, Jorge came to an abrupt stop. “You two-” Trevor