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.

found Trevor’s indifference

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

Trevor’s phone rang as a call from Wynn came

iL.

the elevator while answering

and Jacob watched him

forgot?”

“That’s possible,” Jacob agreed

never shown much concern for Celeste’s

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Celeste was on her way

she was home, Celeste would bring her along when she went

back in the country for several days, Jordyn hadn’t called her even once. Instead, she constantly called Wynn and missed her dearly after only a few days

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

back alone this

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by the time she arrived, it

face lit up when she saw Celeste. However, her expression turned somber as she reached

replied, “I’ve been busy with work

“No matter how busy you are, you

be more

her head on her shoulder and soaking in

almost ready, Betty instructed the staff to serve Celeste a bowl of stew to warm her up. Listening to Betty’s kind words, Celeste felt tears well up as she thought about everything that had happened

asked, “Are Aunt Adeline and the others still

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

Uncle Ivan? Is he out for

plans and said he’d come back to join us for

warmly. “Cel, you’re here!” Then, he remarked with a frown, “You’ve lost weight. Haven’t

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 was unable

help. Save

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