The Breaking Point of Love

The Scent of 204

hapter 204

Celeste nodded. “Mm.”

Jorge kept quiet.

Matthias was simply trying to make things difficult for Jorge.

In reality, neither of them cared about the money.

During the meal, they began discussing business seriously, Celeste sat quietly, eating and only speaking up when necessary.

For the most part, she stayed silent.

Jorge noticed this and was somewhat surprised–wheneverCeleste did interject, her comments were insightful and constructive.

She actually seemed quite capable.

Before, he had assumed that in her relationship with Matthias, Celeste was the one clinging to him, the lower- ranked party, the one actively pursuing him.

But observing their dynamic during this meal, it seemed to be the other way around. Then again, perhaps this was exactly how Celeste had managed to completely captivate Matthias.

After all, if she didn’t have any real abilities, how could Matthias be so taken with her?

When the meal was almost over, Celeste excused herself to go to the restroom.

As she walked out, she happened to run into Trevor, who was coming out of the adjacent restroom.

seem inclined to speak–perhaps because he didn’t know what

intention of speaking to him either and was about

can we officially finalize

would definitely handle it as soon as possible so that he could

to ask before. But now, so

take

“No specific date?”

you know once it’s

leave when Trevor suddenly

Celeste responded, “That’s good.”

anymore. And Celeste wouldn’t have to keep up the

him.

Trevor hummed in agreement.

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didn’t speak further and walked forward in

ran

stepped aside, but Celeste still got bumped, causing her to stumble

reflexively landed on her waist

had bumped into her

have time to rub her

moment, Jorge appeared around the

Celeste leaning against Trevor, his hand still on her waist, Jorge came to an abrupt stop. “You two-” Trevor

distance between them, not looking at either Trevor or Jorge as she