The Breaking Point of Love

Chapter 9

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.

glances and were taken aback. It wasn’t that they found Trevor’s indifference surprising,

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

could say anything further, Trevor’s phone rang

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

and Jacob watched

forgot?”

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

never shown much concern for

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on her way to

Whenever she was home, Celeste

once. Instead, she constantly

Besides, Betty would

back alone this

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

saw Celeste. However, her expression turned somber as she

replied, “I’ve been busy with work

how busy you are,

Granny. I’ll be more

her head on

serve Celeste a bowl of stew to warm her up. Listening to Betty’s kind words, Celeste felt

composed herself and asked, “Are Aunt Adeline and

said they’d extend it by

he out

canceled his plans and said he’d come

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

piling meat onto her plate once dinner was served. Thought he commented on her weight loss, Celeste could see that he too looked worn

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

help. Save for Martha’s intervention on two pccasions, he

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

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