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 been made. No need

stack of documents onto the desk. “Take a

he had skimmed through all the evidence, the color had

to be a misunderstanding. I swear, the Titan Innovations design has nothing

had expected this reaction. It didn’t faze her in

a

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

darkened with fury as he shot her a

Rachel wasn’t going to back down, he abandoned all pretense, letting his

company, and causing us to lose millions.” Her voice

with a shred of dignity. But if you

sharp, her expression colder than ever—nothing like the

tactics. He had heard that she

heavy thud, he

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

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

so flawless, it almost seemed

Rachel wasn’t swayed. What he had done wasn’t just a mistake—it was a betrayal. And that was something

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

remained

Maddox’s fists clenched against

stared at the

menace

last time—are you sure you want that?

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

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

that, he offered a slight bow and

the moment he crossed the threshold, his smile

expression so dark it looked like he

leave, felt a shiver run down her spine. “He

her voice firm. “At least we

“Maybe it’s a blessing

played a key role in this. I’ll make sure