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.

that they found Trevor’s indifference surprising, since he had always been detached

lack of awareness that Celeste had already resigned. Wasn’t he the one who wanted her

they could say anything further, Trevor’s phone

iL.

the elevator while answering

and Jacob watched him leave,

he forgot?”

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

Trevor had never shown much

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on her way

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

once.

with her. Besides, Betty would be deeply upset if she found out

went back

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

her expression turned somber as

replied,

advised, “No matter how busy you

be more mindful,” Celeste

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

bowl of stew to warm her

quickly composed herself and asked, “Are

carried away and said they’d extend it

Is he out for a

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

remarked with a frown, “You’ve lost weight. Haven’t you

Thought he commented on her weight loss, Celeste

though she didn’t work at Rodriguez Corporation, she knew it was struggling, Ivan had been overwhelmed with work, yet he was unable to pull the business back from the

the years, several projects could have been salvaged with Trevor’s help.

been for Martha, Trevor might have actively sabotaged Rodriguez