Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 11

Chapter 11:

“Are you busy?” Brian asked.

“Yeah, I’m handling some work,” said Rachel.

“How about lunch together at noon?” he asked again.

“Aren’t you worried someone might find out about us? I’ll just eat at the cafeteria on my own.” She turned him down without hesitation. “If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.”

“Wait…” Brian had come home early today, only to find the house empty. It wasn’t hard to figure out—she must have already known about his late-night departure. That would explain why her voice was so distant, so cold.

“Tracy got into trouble after drinking too much last night. I couldn’t just ignore it, but I came straight home once everything was handled.”

Rachel’s response was flat. “Okay. I understand.”

Brian’s brows furrowed instantly. That was it? She didn’t ask for details, didn’t press him for an explanation. He had expected her to be upset, maybe even lash out at him. Instead, she was indifferent—too indifferent.

“Rachel, don’t you have—”

Before he could finish, Samira pushed open the door and reported, “Ms. Marsh, Maddox is almost here.”

“I’m busy. I gotta go.” Rachel ended the call without a second thought. Noticing the exhaustion in her expression, Samira hesitated before asking, “Are you alright?”

Rachel ran a hand through her tousled hair, exhaled slowly, and straightened her posture. “Let him in.”

“Yes.”

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When Maddox walked in, he was dressed in a tailored navy blue suit, his hair styled to perfection.

He carried himself like the picture of a seasoned businessman.

“Ms. Marsh, what can I do for you?” Maddox asked with an easy smile. From his relaxed demeanor, it was clear he had no clue why he’d been summoned.

pleasantries. The decision had already been made. No need to

stack of documents onto

he saw the design blueprints. By the time he had skimmed through all

this has to be a misunderstanding. I swear, the Titan

this reaction. It didn’t faze her in the

Then take a look at

that betrayal is the one thing this company will never tolerate. You crossed the line.

grounds?” Maddox’s eyes darkened with fury as he shot

he

causing us to lose millions.”

you spent working here, which is why I’m giving you the chance to leave with a shred of dignity. But

than ever—nothing

that intimidation wasn’t working, Maddox changed tactics. He had heard that she had a soft heart. If pleading was

a heavy thud, he dropped to

let greed get the best of me, but I swear—this was the first and last

beg you, think of all the years I’ve dedicated to this

was so flawless,

What he had done wasn’t just a mistake—it

you resign is the only kindness I’m willing to extend. Now, get up, walk out that door, and go to HR. It’s to

voice remained

from her usual demeanor. Maddox’s fists clenched against the floor,

stared at the floor, his

finally lifted his head, the menace had vanished, replaced

last time—are you sure you want that?

over all the evidence to the authorities and let them deal with it.” Rachel’s tone remained cool, matter-of-fact. “If that happens, you

you’re really doing this for my own good. It

he offered a slight bow and

crossed the threshold,

it looked like he was ready

felt a shiver run down her spine. “He seems

why he has no place in this company,” Rachel replied, her voice firm. “At least we caught

it’s a blessing in

role in this. I’ll make sure your performance