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.

previous Sunday. She and

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

how exhausted she looked, Betty agreed. “Alright, we’ll

didn’t wake up until nearly 6:00

she and Betty headed to the

they arrived,

with Martha for almost two hours. Just as they

surprised to see them. It was as if he had expected them

he said politely,

nor Betty

and then asked Celeste, “Have

“Not yet.”

Celeste turned to him and said, “No

but didn’t insist. He also didn’t ask further about the deeds, as if he had only brought them up a excuse to

closed, Betty finally asked, “What

some properties to me for the

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nodded. “Since he gave them to

“I know.”

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