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.

had already been made. No need to waste

a stack of documents

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

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

reaction. It didn’t

take a look at

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

darkened with fury

he abandoned all pretense, letting

and causing us to

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

ever—nothing like

tactics. He had heard that she had a soft heart. If

thud, he

me, but I swear—this was the first and last time. I’ll never do it

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

was so flawless, it

a mistake—it was a betrayal. And that was something

man like you has no place here.” Her tone remained as cold as steel. “Letting you resign is the only kindness I’m willing to extend. Now, get

remained composed

her usual demeanor. Maddox’s fists clenched

at the floor, his expression

lifted his head, the menace had vanished, replaced by

you

them deal with it.” Rachel’s tone remained cool, matter-of-fact. “If that happens, you won’t just

this for my own good.

he offered a slight bow

crossed

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

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

her voice

it’s a

a key role in this. I’ll make sure your performance