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.”

Hiring a guy like him

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

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

the sofa, Brian’s expression turned dangerously

the room as the glass in his grip suddenly

chatter, turning every head in the room. Tracy looked down and saw blood dripping from his hand, the shattered glass cutting deep

red stood out, vivid

was stunned. Then,

music! What’s all

lights on

call a

chaos. “No need for that. Just grab a first-aid

you.” Without a second

interest in

turned on

far from the peaceful retreat

that? I told you Mr. White and Tracy were

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

with more respect—no, I

voice stood out. “But… don’t

come on! That’s ridiculous. Sure, Rachel’s attractive, but I heard she has a handicapped younger

for him, but that’s as far as it goes. She’s not

group

you here?” one of

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

to workplace rumors. Most of the time, she paid them no mind. But this time was different. They had dragged her

her eyes sharp and unyielding. The

hear about my brother?” Rachel

always known Rachel as composed and unbothered—never

know someone who went to the same school

Rachel’s lips curved

go of the woman and gave 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 attention—do you really