The Breaking Point of Love

After hanging up, Celeste went back to work.

After a full mental workout, she was already feeling much better.

At that moment, Matthias called. “Wanna hang out?”

Half an hour later, Celeste arrived at the bar.

Matthias came out to meet her and asked, “Want a drink?”

Celeste hesitated for a second before saying, “Yeah, a little.”

Matthias leaned in to take a closer look at her. “Not in a good mood?”

“I’m much better now.”

Matthias didn’t press further and ordered her a low alcohol cocktail.

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Celeste held the glass, taking small sips while listening to Matthias chat with his friends. Neither of them noticed that someone upstairs at the bar counter was watching them.

Xavier commented, “So, it’s her and Matthias.”

The man next to him followed his gaze. Seeing Celeste, he paused.

smirked.

didn’t answer but asked,

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the other day–the one Jorge was into at first,

friend studied Celeste. Though this bar wasn’t exactly chaotic, her cool and pure aura stood

of quiet elegance, as

turned to Celeste. “Wanna

know how to dance, but she was interested in trying.

Matthias‘ lead, moving along with the music. After about a minute, she

tipsy. A flush crept

glistening, and with every glance, she unknowingly

out a low curse. “Damn. Ms. Rodriguez might not have that conquer–me vibe like Ms. Locket, but she’s got that pure–yet–seductive charm.

His friend didn’t respond.

her phone vibrate. She didn’t stop dancing but pulled out her phone to check. The moment she

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her change in expression, glanced at her phone, and instantly felt a chill down

and Matthias quickly

heading out, Celeste happened to glance up and saw Xavier and the handsome young man sitting beside

and quickly looked away, stepping

moment she answered, her tone was instantly