The Breaking Point of Love

The Scent of 9

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.

found Trevor’s indifference surprising, since he had always

caught their attention was his apparent lack of awareness that Celeste had already resigned. Wasn’t he

say anything further, Trevor’s phone

iL.

while answering the call. “I’m

and Jacob watched him

forgot?” Zeke

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

had never shown much

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on her way to

been close to Betty. Whenever she was home, Celeste would bring her along when she

for several days, Jordyn hadn’t called her even once. Instead, she constantly called Wynn and missed her dearly after only a few days apart.

Besides, Betty would be deeply upset if

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traffic was heavy, and by the time she arrived, it was already past

up when she saw Celeste. However, her expression turned somber as she reached out to touch Celeste’s face. “You’ve lost weight, my

down as she replied, “I’ve been busy with work

matter how busy you are, you need to eat

know, Granny. I’ll be more mindful,” Celeste

sat beside Betty, resting her head on her shoulder and soaking

stew was almost ready, Betty instructed the staff to serve Celeste a bowl of stew to warm her up. Listening to Betty’s kind words, Celeste felt tears well up as she thought

quickly composed herself and asked, “Are Aunt Adeline and the others still away on

said they’d extend it by

Is he out for a business gathering

and said he’d come back to join us for dinner.

in, smiling warmly. “Cel, you’re here!” Then, he remarked with a frown, “You’ve lost weight. Haven’t you been eating well?” Celeste laughed softly. “I’ve just been busy lately. I’ll

her plate once dinner was served. Thought he commented on her weight loss, Celeste could see that

struggling, Ivan had been

projects could have been salvaged with Trevor’s help. Save for Martha’s intervention

bitterly that if it hadn’t been for Martha, Trevor