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.

wasn’t interested in drawn-out pleasantries. The decision had already been

stack of documents onto the desk.

time he had skimmed

swear, the Titan Innovations design has nothing

expected this reaction. It

take a

one thing this company will never tolerate. You crossed the line. I suggest you

with fury as he shot her a

to back down, he abandoned all pretense, letting his

the company, and causing us to lose millions.” Her voice was unwavering, each word

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

expression colder than ever—nothing like the woman he was used to dealing

changed tactics. He had heard that she had a soft

thud, he dropped to his

wrong! I let greed get the best of me, but I swear—this was the first and last time. I’ll never do

tears streamed down his face. “Please, I beg you, think of all the years I’ve dedicated to

act was so flawless,

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

as cold as steel. “Letting you resign is the only kindness I’m willing to extend. Now, get up, walk out that door,

remained composed and

Maddox’s fists clenched against the floor, his knuckles turning

the floor, his

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

last time—are you sure you want

deal with it.” Rachel’s tone remained cool, matter-of-fact. “If that happens, you won’t just be out of a job—you’ll

out a sneer. “So, you’re really doing this for my own good. It seems I owe

offered a slight bow and

he crossed the threshold,

sinister—his expression so dark it looked like he was ready to

down her spine.

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

muttered, “Maybe it’s a blessing in

in this. I’ll