Chapter 30

Chapter 30:

Rachel and Trey arrived later at the gathering.

The group, of course, wasn’t about to let her off the hook so easily. Laughter erupted as they playfully called out, “Rachel Marsh, you’re late! You must drink a glass!”

Rachel’s gaze swept the room until it landed on Brian. He was sitting on the sofa, effortlessly commanding attention as people flocked around him. Beside him, Tracy sat comfortably, leaning in with an unmistakable familiarity. At that moment, they seemed like the perfect pair—charming, elegant, and completely in sync. And Rachel? She felt like an outsider who had mistakenly wandered into someone else’s story.

“Come on, Rachel! You can’t just stand there—come and drink!” someone chimed in. The others quickly joined the chant, encouraging her.

Rachel stole another glance at Brian.

Their relationship wasn’t public at work, but a small part of her still clung to hope. A part of her wished—however foolishly—that he would step in and spare her from this uncomfortable moment.

But she was wrong.

Brian’s face remained indifferent, as if she were no different from anyone else in the room.

Realizing there was no use in hoping, she looked away and focused on the glass of wine in front of her.

She lifted it, ready to drink it all in one go.

But just then, a warm, firm hand grabbed hers, stopping her.

Before she could react, the glass was gently taken from her grasp.

Trey, effortlessly composed, slipped one hand into his pocket while scanning the room with sharp eyes. In a calm yet unwavering tone, he stated, “I was the reason she was late. If anyone should drink, it’s me.”

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With that, he lifted the glass and downed it in one smooth motion.

The crowd burst into cheers. “Now that is how a real man handles it!” Someone teased, “Rachel, where on earth did you find such a charming employee? I’d trade anything to have one like him on my team.”

Rachel gave a soft smile. “Pure coincidence. I just hired him today.”

dream! Hiring a guy like him just on

playful remarks kept coming, and before she knew it, another glass of liquor

let out a small laugh. “Alright, alright.” Without hesitation, she raised the glass and drank it all

Brian’s

crack echoed through the room as the glass in his

unexpected noise cut through the chatter, turning every head in the room. Tracy looked down and saw blood dripping from his hand, the

stood out,

moment, everyone was stunned. Then, chaos

the music! What’s

lights on

a

“No need for that. Just grab

you.” Without a second thought, Brian nodded.

interest

on

far from the

see that? I told you Mr. White and Tracy

I even did some digging—Tracy is the one he has been pining over for years. Now that she’s

more respect—no, I mean, the soon-to-be

but then one voice stood out. “But… don’t you think he seems to have a soft spot

attractive, but I heard she has a

She may be competent enough to work for him, but that’s as far

door burst open with a loud bang. The group spun around, startled to see Rachel

are you here?” one of

cold. “Do you own this place?” Her tone was razor-sharp,

Most of the time, she paid them no mind. But this time was different. They had

her eyes sharp and unyielding.

did you hear about

Rachel as composed and unbothered—never

to the same school as you. She

Is that right?” Rachel’s lips

her shoulder a light tap. “Whatever my brother’s circumstances are, they have nothing to do with you. You have no right to belittle him. And as for your remark about me not being worthy of Brian’s

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