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.

inclined to speak–perhaps because he didn’t

no intention of speaking to him either and was about to walk past him

officially finalize

to get it done. So, he would definitely handle it as soon

ask before. But now, so

take a little

“No specific date?”

know once

leave when Trevor suddenly said, “Grandma

Celeste responded, “That’s good.”

to push them together anymore.

him.

Trevor hummed in agreement.

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and walked forward

ran out

stepped aside, but Celeste still got

hand reflexively landed on her

her

have time to rub her sore shoulder–she immediately tried

exact moment, Jorge

hand still on her waist, Jorge came to an abrupt stop. “You two-”

to put some distance between them, not looking at