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.

It wasn’t that they found Trevor’s indifference surprising, since he had

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

they could say anything further, Trevor’s phone rang as a call

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the elevator while answering the call. “I’m off work now. I’ll be

and Jacob watched him

he forgot?” Zeke

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

had never shown much concern

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on her way

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

her even once. Instead, she constantly called Wynn and missed her

Betty

went back alone this

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time

Celeste. However, her expression turned somber as she

as she replied, “I’ve been

sighed and advised, “No matter how busy you are, you need

be more mindful,” Celeste

Betty, resting her head on her shoulder

to warm her up. Listening to Betty’s kind words, Celeste felt tears well up as

of worrying her, she quickly composed herself and asked, “Are

away and said they’d

Uncle Ivan? Is he out

heard you were coming, he canceled his plans and said he’d come back to

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 eat more tonight, I

onto her plate once dinner was served. Thought he commented on her weight loss,

Corporation, she knew it was struggling, Ivan had been overwhelmed with work, yet he was unable to

the years, several projects could have been salvaged with Trevor’s help. Save for Martha’s intervention on two pccasions, he hadn’t lifted a

thought bitterly that if it hadn’t been for Martha, Trevor might have actively sabotaged Rodriguez Corporation, given his