Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 27

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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hard,” Brian said, his cool gaze steady. “I just don’t see the

Rachel nodded. “I understand.”

Even if she pressed him for more, what difference would it

word, Rachel

already there, waiting. Her poised stance and unreadable smile made it clear that Tracy had come

her voice cold,

she handed Rachel an invitation. “The company is throwing me a welcome party today.

smile. “To watch you and Brian flaunt your

obvious—she wasn’t here to invite

she tossed the invitation straight

you really don’t appreciate my

I don’t need it,” Rachel

delivered the invitation. Whether you show up or not is your choice,” Tracy said, her voice dripping with mock

like

her chest and stomach. The sudden intensity stole her breath, the sensation spreading like

and her body grew

then, Samira

pale face and hunched form, Samira rushed over. “What’s wrong? You look

Samira’s first instinct

weakly. “It’s just a stomachache. Just get me some

with the medicine. After taking it, Rachel lay down on the sofa, exhaustion settling over

well. I’ll inform everyone not to disturb you,” Samira said

“Thank you,” Rachel murmured.

pulled her under, and her mind slipped into a hazy dreamscape. Memories rushed

she had fallen for him instantly. From that moment on, she had gathered every detail

to make her heart

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