Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 27

Chapter 27:

As the door clicked shut, Brian stepped forward. “Are you feeling unwell?”

Rachel instinctively took a step back, shaking her head. “No.”

“Really?” Brian frowned. “You look distracted.”

“I was just thinking about Jeffrey’s custody case. It’s been on my mind,” Rachel replied, casually offering an excuse to deflect his concern.

“Eric is an expert in this field. Leaving it to him should be fine,” Brian reassured her, his voice steady.

“I hope so. If there’s nothing else, I’ll get back to work.”

When had things between them grown so distant?

A dull ache settled in Brian’s chest, an inexplicable irritation gnawing at him.

Rachel’s steps slowed as she reached the door. She turned around, her eyes serious as they locked onto Brian’s. “Earlier, when I arrived, I overheard some rumors floating around the office. They were saying Tracy is your girlfriend.”

Brian was caught off guard for a brief moment before his expression quickly returned to its usual calm. His cold, chiseled features gave nothing away.

“It’s just office gossip. People will always talk,” he said evenly. “If you know it’s just a rumor, don’t let it get to you. Rachel, I’ve told you before—Tracy and I are just friends. Now, we simply have a superior-subordinate relationship. Nothing more.”

Brian’s explanation left no room for doubt.

Rachel took a slow, steady breath. After a long pause, she finally spoke. “If you’re just friends, why is it so hard to make that clear?”

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Brian said, his cool gaze

Rachel nodded. “I understand.”

she pressed him

Rachel turned

Tracy already there, waiting. Her poised stance

her voice cold, making no effort to

“The company is throwing me a welcome party

and Brian flaunt your

wasn’t here to invite

was sharp as she tossed the invitation straight into the trash. “How dare

face darkened with fury. “Rachel, you

as yours? I don’t need it,” Rachel snapped, leaving Tracy momentarily speechless, her expression

my part and delivered the invitation. Whether you show up or not is your choice,” Tracy said, her voice dripping with mock sympathy. “But Rachel, unless you see it for yourself—how Brian treats

like a

sudden intensity stole her breath, the sensation spreading like wildfire through her body. She slumped forward, pressing her hands against her abdomen, trying to steady her breathing, but the pain only

vision blurred, and her

Samira walked

sight of Rachel’s pale face and hunched form, Samira rushed over. “What’s wrong? You look awful! Should

the bond between Rachel and Brian, Samira’s first instinct was

“It’s just a

it, Rachel lay down on the sofa, exhaustion settling over her like a heavy

everyone not to disturb you,” Samira said

“Thank you,” Rachel murmured.

and her mind slipped into a hazy dreamscape. Memories rushed in, vivid and

instantly. From that moment on, she had gathered every detail about him, watching from the shadows, never daring to step

her heart race. But to Brian, she had been invisible.