The Breaking Point of Love
Chapter 9
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Chapter 9
Jacob’s expression darkened as he accused Celeste of taking advantage of her position. “This isn’t the right work. attitude to have, Ms. Rodriguez. Do you think this is your time?”
Celeste picked up her bag, unfazed. She retorted, “If you’re dissatisfied, you’re welcome to dismiss me right now.”
“You
“Jacob began. Although he had accompanied Trevor to Andestan, he was aware that Celeste had already submitted her resignation.
Even though he had Trevor’s trust, the company didn’t revolve around him. He didn’t have the authority to fire her on the spot.
Moreover, Martha favored Celeste. If she went to Fleming Manor to complain about him, Jacob knew he wouldn’t come out unscathed even if he had Trevor’s support.
Not bothered to get a response from Jacob, Celeste walked past him and left.
Jacob’s face turned purple with anger as he stormed out of the secretarial office.
Zeke noticed his sour expression and asked, “What happened?”
Instantly, Jacob recounted their whole exchange.
Zeke was surprised. He had worked closely with Celeste and had a good understanding of her character. “This doesn’t sound like something Celeste would do. Could there have been a misunderstanding?”
“There’s no misunderstanding. That’s exactly how it went down. In my opinion, Celeste is just abusing her position. She’s nowhere near as good as you usually claim she is,” Jacob ranted.
Zeke hesitated. “Maybe she’s slacking off because she’s already resigned?”
But Celeste had been as diligent as ever recently, and she didn’t show any signs of a change in behavior.
Just then, Trevor approached from a distance. “What’s going on?”
“Ms. Rodriguez left work without finishing her tasks,” Jacob reported.
you’re dissatisfied, terminate her employment according to company protocols,” Trevor said coldly, showing no interest in the matter.
wasn’t that they found Trevor’s indifference surprising, since he had always been
lack of awareness that Celeste had already resigned. Wasn’t he the one who wanted her to resign? Had they
phone rang as a
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the elevator while answering the call. “I’m off work now. I’ll
Jacob watched
he forgot?” Zeke
“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed
never shown much concern for
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on her way to Betty’s
was home, Celeste would bring her along when she went
back in the country for several days, Jordyn hadn’t called her even once. Instead, she constantly called Wynn and missed her dearly
go back with her. Besides, Betty would
back alone this
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by the time she
up when she saw Celeste. However, her expression turned somber
as she replied, “I’ve been busy with work
how busy
I’ll be more mindful,” Celeste
sat beside Betty, resting her head on her shoulder and soaking
serve Celeste a bowl of stew to warm her up.
“Are Aunt Adeline and the others still
carried away and said they’d extend
about Uncle Ivan? Is he out for a
and said he’d come
“You’ve lost weight. Haven’t you been eating well?” Celeste laughed softly. “I’ve just been
Thought he commented on her weight loss, Celeste could see that he too
had been overwhelmed with work, yet he was
years, several projects could have been salvaged with Trevor’s help. Save
hadn’t been for Martha, Trevor might have actively sabotaged
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