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?”

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

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

usual cold demeanor, making

brief moment, Rachel found herself

arms slightly.

she could, his hand closed around her

“What are you—”

she struggled,

“Put the suit

knew she was no

Helpless, she gave in.

Brian wasn’t just

suit, he tilted his head and added,

him

forgot how. Figure it

pulled up a video on his phone and handed it to her. “Then learn now.

stared at him,

exhaled in relief, thinking she

curled around her waist, and before she could step away,

ear, warm and teasing. “You’ve been sulking for days. Isn’t it time to let it go?

Rachel said nothing.

push. Instead, he turned her to face him, his touch uncharacteristically

voice dropped to a soothing murmur. “I admit I’m not the most thoughtful or responsible boyfriend, but about what you said a few days ago—I need to make one thing clear. I

at him, stunned. He didn’t agree? Hadn’t he

wedding date is around the corner. That’s not 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 with her.

Brian had never once humbled himself to comfort her like

of stone. How

if their future had any certainty at

She said nothing.

agreed nor pushed

soon, his restraint started slipping. Soft kisses trailed along her

wasn’t in a

slow, deliberate—far

Rachel murmured,

didn’t realize how breathy her voice

irresistible sound, making Brian’s pulse

seen each other

meant five long days without holding

things had come to this, how could he possibly

longing, as his arms tightened

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