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

of documents onto the desk. “Take

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

to be a misunderstanding. I swear, the Titan Innovations

had expected this reaction. It didn’t

Then take a look

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

darkened with fury as

down, he abandoned

compromising the company, and causing us to lose

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

sharp, her expression colder than ever—nothing like the

Maddox changed tactics. He had heard that she had a soft heart.

a heavy thud, he dropped to his

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

trembled with desperation as tears streamed down his face. “Please, I beg you, think of all the

act was so flawless,

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

steel. “Letting you 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

remained composed

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

the floor, his

head, the menace had vanished, replaced

me ask you one last time—are you sure you want that? What happens if

I’ll hand over all the evidence to the authorities and let them deal with it.” Rachel’s tone remained cool, matter-of-fact.

my own good. It seems I

that, he offered a slight bow and

moment he crossed the threshold, his smile

it looked like he

leave, felt a shiver run down her spine. “He seems dangerous. His emotions are all

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

it’s a blessing

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