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.

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

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

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

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

Jacob watched him leave,

he forgot?”

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

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her way

home, Celeste would

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

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

back

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and by the time she arrived, it was already

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

looked down as she replied, “I’ve been busy

matter how busy you are,

I’ll be more mindful,” Celeste

Betty, resting her head on her shoulder and soaking in

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

“Are Aunt Adeline and the others

are. They got carried away and said they’d extend it by

out for

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

you’re here!” Then, he remarked with a frown, “You’ve lost weight. Haven’t you been eating well?”

was served. Thought he commented on her weight loss, Celeste could see that he too looked

been overwhelmed with work, yet

have been salvaged with Trevor’s help. Save for Martha’s intervention on two pccasions, he hadn’t lifted

for Martha, Trevor might have actively sabotaged Rodriguez Corporation, given his