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.

decision had already

a stack of documents onto the desk. “Take

he had skimmed through all the

swear, the Titan Innovations design

this reaction. It didn’t faze her

a look at

know that betrayal is the one thing this company will never tolerate. You crossed the line. I suggest you resign voluntarily. You won’t be receiving your salary for this month, nor will you get this year’s

eyes darkened with fury as

to back down, he abandoned all pretense, letting

compromising the company, and causing us to lose millions.”

years you spent working here, which is why I’m giving you the chance to leave with a shred of dignity. But if you refuse, I’ll have no

was sharp, her expression colder than ever—nothing like the woman he was

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

he dropped to his

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

face. “Please, I beg you, think

flawless, it

done wasn’t just a mistake—it was a betrayal. And that was something she could

place here.” Her tone remained as cold as steel. “Letting you resign is the only kindness I’m willing to extend.

voice remained composed and

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

at the floor, his expression

he finally lifted his head, the menace had vanished, replaced by a carefully constructed

you want that? What happens

let them deal with it.” Rachel’s tone remained cool, matter-of-fact. “If that happens, you

my own good.

slight bow and strode out

moment he crossed the threshold, his

face twisted into something sinister—his expression so dark it looked

felt a shiver run down her spine. “He seems dangerous. His emotions

company,” Rachel replied, her voice firm. “At least we caught

muttered, “Maybe it’s

this. I’ll make sure