The Scent of 256

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.

Martha was the previous Sunday. She and Betty had

slept, Celeste suggested over

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

didn’t wake up until

Betty headed to

arrived, Trevor

Martha for almost two hours. Just

see them. It was as if

said politely,

nor

then asked Celeste, “Have you

“Not yet.”

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

He also didn’t ask further about the deeds, as

the elevator doors closed, Betty finally asked, “What property

transferred some properties to me for the

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he gave them to

“I know.”

+26 MONILIS

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