The Breaking Point of Love

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Chapter 256

Matthias rubbed his sore temples, his eyes barely open. “I knew you didn’t sleep either!”

“I’m heading downstairs for breakfast now. Let’s talk in a bit?”

Despite his exhaustion, Matthias, slumped in his chair like corpse, spoke with excitement. “Talk? Of course, we have to talk!”

Inspiration was fleeting–it had to be seized while it lasted

“Alright.”

Just as Celeste finished breakfast and was about to video call Matthias, Jason’s call came in.

“I just got a call from Trevor’s lawyer. The property deeds for the three villas he transferred to you have been processed. I’ll pick them up later today.

“When would you be available to collect them? If you’re busy, we can arrange a time so I can bring them to you.”

Celeste had almost forgotten about this. Her mind was elsewhere now.

Hearing Jason’s words, she replied, “Thanks, Mr. Payne. Sorry for the trouble.”

After hanging up, she and Matthias got to work immediately. They worked tirelessly until noon, their brains nearly fried from overuse, before finally taking a break.

Celeste had visited Martha was the previous Sunday. She and Betty had planned to visit her again in

an all–nighter and still having not slept, Celeste suggested over lunch that they postpone the visit until the

Betty agreed.

and didn’t wake up until

she and Betty headed to the

they arrived, Trevor

with Martha for almost two hours. Just as they were about

see them. It was as if he had

them preparing to leave, he said politely, “Thank you for visiting

Celeste nor Betty

for them and then asked Celeste, “Have you received

“Not yet.”

stepped into the elevator, Celeste turned to him and said, “No need to see us

ask further about the deeds, as if he

the elevator doors closed, Betty finally asked,

some properties to me for the

Chapter 256

them to you, just

“I know.”

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