Chapter 17

Chapter 17:

“Ms. Rachel Marsh might have indeed moved out.”

Ronald’s words landed like stones, each one heavier than the last.

Brian’s long fingers curled into a fist, his expression unreadable. After a brief silence, his voice came, cold and detached. “Find her. And tell her to come back—for the suit.”

“Yes, sir.”

With that, Ronald turned and headed straight for the design department.

Rachel had just wrapped up a department meeting and was returning to her office when she spotted him waiting by the door. A flicker of surprise crossed her face.

“Ms. Marsh.” Ronald always addressed her formally at work.

Without wasting time, he relayed the issue about the suit.

Rachel listened, then gave a small nod. “Alright, I’ll go back and get it later.”

“Thank you.”

By the time Rachel arrived at the villa, the sun had already dipped below the horizon.

The house, untouched for days, sat in eerie silence, swallowed in darkness.

Flipping on the lights, she made her way straight to the bedroom.

Something felt off. The door was open.

But she clearly remembered closing it when she left.

However, she didn’t dwell on it. She quickly found the suit and called Ronald.

“Ronald, I have the suit. I’ll bring it over later.”

“Mr. White said you need to deliver it to him personally.”

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“Just take it yourself,” Rachel insisted.

“Are you avoiding me?” A familiar voice suddenly came from behind. Rachel froze. Turning around, she stared at Brian in astonishment.

“Why are you here?”

had already changed into a crisp white shirt, the faint scent of his recent

the setting sun streamed through the massive floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the sharp angles of his

his usual cold demeanor, making him look almost

a brief moment,

closer, raising his arms

suit at him, but before she could, his hand closed around

“What are you—”

as she struggled,

the suit on

no match for

Helpless, she gave in.

Brian wasn’t

he tilted his head

him an

Figure it out

video on his phone and handed it to her. “Then learn now. Someone as smart as you

at him,

finally tying the tie, she exhaled in relief, thinking she was

and before she could step away, he closed the space

warm and teasing. “You’ve been sulking for days. Isn’t it time to let it go? Where have you been staying all

Rachel said nothing.

Instead, he turned

I’m not the most thoughtful or responsible boyfriend, but about

eyes widened as she looked up at him, stunned.

something I take lightly. I know Tracy’s presence has upset you, and I haven’t done enough to ease your worries. But I need you to understand—I never considered being

all their years together, Brian had never once humbled

of stone. How

if

She said nothing.

agreed nor pushed him

touch remained controlled, careful. But soon, his restraint started slipping. Soft kisses trailed along her neck, one after another, each one leaving a

he wasn’t

slow, deliberate—far

murmured,

how breathy her voice had

a quiet, irresistible sound, making Brian’s pulse

seen each

long days

that things had come to this, how

longing, as his arms tightened around her

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