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.

in drawn-out pleasantries. The decision had already been made. No need to waste

of documents

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

be a misunderstanding. I swear, the Titan Innovations

this reaction. It didn’t faze her in

take a

stack of documents at him. “Maddox, you should know that betrayal is the one thing this company will never tolerate. You crossed

grounds?” Maddox’s eyes darkened with fury as he shot her a

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

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

why I’m giving you the chance to leave with a shred of dignity. But if you refuse, I’ll have no choice

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

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

a heavy thud, he

I let greed get the best of me, but I swear—this was the first and last time. I’ll

“Please, I beg you, think of

so flawless, it almost seemed

mistake—it was a betrayal. And that was something she could never

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

voice remained composed

usual demeanor. Maddox’s fists clenched against the floor, his knuckles turning white as his gaze darkened with

at the floor, his

finally lifted his head, the menace had vanished,

one last time—are you sure you want that? What happens if I refuse

evidence to the authorities and let them deal with it.” Rachel’s tone remained cool, matter-of-fact. “If that

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

bow and strode out

he crossed

into something sinister—his expression so dark it looked

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

her voice firm. “At

“Maybe it’s a blessing in

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