Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 47

Chapter 47:

Rachel cast a disinterested glance in Brian’s direction. “It’s business. You wouldn’t want to keep everyone waiting, would you?”

Brian’s demeanor turned icy. “That’s it? That’s all you’ve got to say?” he snapped.

“You really shouldn’t be late,” Rachel replied, her voice cool and detached.

“Can’t wait to get rid of me, huh? Afraid your intern might catch us?” Brian retorted, his words slicing through the silence like sharp blades.

Rachel had no desire to argue, nor did she see the point in justifying herself. “Believe whatever you want.”

Brian let out a dry chuckle before turning and walking away, leaving Rachel staring at his back as he disappeared.

During the entire meeting, Brian’s expression was so cold that it made everyone uneasy. The tension in the room was thick, and no one dared to breathe too loudly. Even Ronald chose his words carefully, not wanting to set Brian off.

When the meeting finally wrapped up, he gathered his nerve and said, “Mr. White, I think Ms. Marsh might have gotten the wrong idea.”

“What do you mean?” Brian asked.

“You traveled all this way out of concern for her, but when you spoke to her, you made it sound like the meeting was your main reason for coming, and she was just an afterthought.”

Brian stilled for a moment, his face giving nothing away. After a brief silence, he looked at Ronald. “Are you saying she’s upset?”

Ronald thought for a second before responding, “She didn’t say it outright, but I could tell. She was probably hoping you’d come just for her.”

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“Where is she?” Brian asked without hesitation.

Ronald immediately gave him the address.

They pulled up to the location just as noon approached.

“Mr. White!” Samira shot to her feet, visibly startled by Brian’s unannounced arrival.

Brian’s cold gaze flickered toward the table laden with food before cutting to Samira. “Where’s Rachel?” he demanded.

“She wasn’t feeling great, so Trey took her out for some fresh air,” Samira answered, her voice carrying a nervous edge.

finish—he was already making his

a small balcony bathed in warm sunlight, Rachel sat in a hanging chair, her posture slightly slumped, likely

sunlight hit his sharp features, making him stand

the sight before him was one Brian had no interest in witnessing. Letting out

ride back, he was

called Rachel. His voice was firm. “This is your last chance. Come back with

calmly. Rachel was committed to seeing this project through,

“My grandma’s 80th birthday is in

I’ll be there,” she

“I hope you don’t go back

last conversation they had for an

in her new project, dedicating every ounce of her energy to it. She churned out design

came to her. Without wasting

sketching, the sun was almost rising. A soft drizzle had begun outside, its steady

made her heart skip a beat. She spun around on reflex, only to find Trey walking in, wearing a gray coat.

split second, Rachel almost mistook him for someone

name slipped out

into view, reality

raised an eyebrow. “What did

are you doing here?”

and Samira mentioned

at the clock, feeling a bit sheepish. “I just wrapped up my sketches. I wanted

wait for you. I’m not sleepy, so if you

“Alright then.”

hour before finally putting

go,” she called, but got no

she turned around, she found Trey slumped over the desk, fast asleep. A pang of guilt tugged at her, and after a moment of hesitation, she decided he’d be more comfortable in

up,” she said softly, giving

eyes before flashing her a sleepy smile. “All

Thanks for keeping

It’s always a pleasure to

moment they stepped outside, a chilly breeze swept over

hugging herself for

Trey shrugged off his

gently held her hands down. “I can handle the cold. You’re

didn’t argue this

at him, gratitude shining in her eyes.