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.

The decision had already been made. No

a stack of documents onto the desk. “Take a

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

the

It

a look

“Maddox, you should 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

darkened with fury as he shot her

he abandoned all pretense, letting

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

giving you the chance to leave with a shred of dignity. But if you refuse, I’ll have no choice but to fire you and make

tone was sharp, her expression colder than ever—nothing like

she had a soft heart. If

thud, he

I let greed get the best of me, but I

with desperation as tears streamed down his face. “Please, I beg you, think of all the years I’ve dedicated to this company. Just this

act was so flawless, it almost

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

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

voice remained composed and

departure from her usual demeanor. Maddox’s fists

the floor, his

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

you want that?

tone remained cool, matter-of-fact. “If that happens,

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

he offered a slight bow and strode out of the

he crossed the threshold,

twisted into something sinister—his expression so dark it looked like he was

her spine. “He

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

it’s a blessing in

this. I’ll make sure