Requiem of a Broken Heart

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.”

him just on a

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

laugh. “Alright, alright.” Without hesitation, she raised the

Brian’s expression

echoed through the room as the glass

room. Tracy looked down and saw blood dripping

bright red stood out,

moment, everyone was

What’s all this

lights

a doctor,

voice rose above the chaos. “No need for

her voice gentle but assured. “I’ll handle it for you.” Without a second thought, Brian nodded.

no interest in sticking

on her heel and

was far from the peaceful retreat she

that? I told you Mr. White and Tracy

the one he has been pining over for years. Now that she’s back, he’s obviously going

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

out. “But… don’t you think he seems

on! That’s ridiculous. Sure, Rachel’s attractive, but I heard she has a handicapped younger brother. Do you honestly think he would

enough to work for him, but that’s as far as it goes. She’s not someone he’d ever take

a loud bang. The group spun

you here?” one of

place?” Her tone was razor-sharp, making the women fall into

paid them no mind. But this time was different. They had dragged her brother into it,

woman’s arm, her eyes sharp and unyielding. The rest of them,

did you hear about my brother?” Rachel

her composure crumbling. She had always known Rachel as composed and unbothered—never had she

went to the same school as you. She mentioned it,” the woman

that right?” Rachel’s lips

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 attention—do you