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.

and smirked. “Is she your

friend didn’t answer but

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other day–the one Jorge was into at

Celeste. Though this bar wasn’t exactly chaotic, her cool

exuded an air of quiet elegance, as if she had accidentally wandered into

turned to Celeste. “Wanna

dance, but she was

with the music. After about

was starting to hit, leaving her slightly tipsy. A flush crept onto her cheeks, making her look even more

and with every glance, she unknowingly carried a subtle

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

His friend didn’t respond.

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

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noticed her change in expression, glanced at her phone, and instantly felt a chill down his spine. “How come

quickly left the

and

familiar with Xavier and quickly looked away, stepping outside with Matthias to

moment she answered, her tone was instantly meek.