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

but asked, “You know

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the woman I told you about the other day–the one Jorge was into at first,

this bar wasn’t exactly chaotic, her cool and pure

she exuded an air of quiet elegance, as

to Celeste. “Wanna

didn’t know how to dance, but she was interested in

lead, moving along with the music. After about a minute, she gradually got

tipsy. A flush crept onto her cheeks, making her look even more

were bright and glistening, and with every glance, she unknowingly carried a

Ms. Rodriguez might not have that conquer–me vibe like Ms. Locket, but she’s got that pure–yet–seductive charm. She’s practically

His friend didn’t respond.

didn’t stop dancing but pulled out her phone to check. The

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her change in expression, glanced at her phone, and instantly

and Matthias quickly left

up and saw Xavier and the handsome

with Xavier and quickly looked away, stepping outside with Matthias to take the

tone was