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

had already resigned. Wasn’t he the one who wanted her to resign? Had they misunderstood

say anything further, Trevor’s phone

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

and Jacob watched him

he forgot?”

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

shown

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Chapter V

on her way to Betty’s

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

Jordyn hadn’t called her even once. Instead, she constantly called Wynn and missed her dearly

go back with her. Besides, Betty would be deeply upset if she found out that Jordyn had gotten so attached

Celeste went back

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by the time she arrived, it was already

her expression turned somber as she reached out to touch Celeste’s

replied, “I’ve

advised, “No matter how busy you are, you

Granny. I’ll be

her head on her shoulder and soaking in her

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

herself and asked, “Are Aunt Adeline

got carried away and said they’d extend

he out for a

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

with a frown, “You’ve lost weight. Haven’t you been eating well?” Celeste laughed softly. “I’ve just been busy lately. I’ll

Ivan began piling meat onto her plate once dinner was served. Thought he commented on

though she didn’t work at Rodriguez Corporation, she knew it was struggling, Ivan had been overwhelmed with work, yet he

Trevor’s help. Save for Martha’s intervention on two pccasions, he hadn’t lifted a

been for Martha, Trevor might have actively sabotaged Rodriguez Corporation,