Chapter 49

Chapter 49:

Brian managed to keep his cool. He firmly grasped Rachel’s wrists, lowering them as he met her gaze. “Rachel, do you even recognize me?”

Her glassy eyes struggled to focus. Clearly intoxicated, she gave a slow, sluggish shake of her head.

He exhaled a long sigh before carefully helping her onto the bed. This time, she didn’t resist. Instead, she settled in with surprising obedience, shutting her eyes and slipping into sleep almost instantly. Only then did he step out of the room.

With an important contract waiting to be signed the next day, he had no choice but to return overnight.

The following morning, Rachel stirred awake, a dull ache still pulsing through her temples. Her eyes widened as they swept across the unexpectedly pristine room, confusion creeping into her alcohol-hazed memories.

The previous night’s chaos had somehow transformed into perfect order. More perplexing still was her attire. She now wore fresh pajamas with no recollection of changing.

Seeking answers, she contacted the front desk.

The receptionist’s voice flowed with practiced courtesy as she explained, “Ms. Marsh, please allow me to clarify. Given your inebriated state last night, our staff took the liberty of tidying your accommodations.”

“Including bathing me?” Rachel’s words carried a sharp edge.

“Our staff assisted only with changing your sleepwear. We sincerely apologize for not obtaining your permission beforehand—this was clearly an oversight.” Despite the hotel’s professional handling of the situation, Rachel couldn’t shake the feeling of violated privacy.

“Ensure this doesn’t happen again,” she instructed firmly.

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“Certainly, I promise.”

Miles away, Brian nodded with satisfaction upon receiving the hotel manager’s detailed report.

Beside him, Ronald furrowed his brow in confusion. “Since you personally handled this situation, wouldn’t informing her earn her gratitude?”

slightly, his expression unreadable.

with Rachel to understand her temperament. For the most part, she was easygoing. But when she decided to be stubborn, she was like a locked vault—completely impenetrable. If

the car cruised past a jewelry store, a thought suddenly struck Brian.

You received an

“Good.”

a brief pause, Brian pulled out

felt an odd discomfort settle in his chest. She used to be so warm and lively with him. Now, it was as if there was an invisible wall

you had

“Yeah, I just finished.”

them, thin and

himself. “You know, my grandma’s birthday is coming up. Have you picked out a

busy, but I’ll set aside

his voice carrying a slight edge. “That’s not what I meant. There’s a charity auction this Sunday. There’s an item up for bid that she’s

“Sunday?” Rachel hesitated.

But it had been a while since they had spent time together. The

on Sunday,” she

take long. Three hours at

“Alright then.”

tugging at the corners of his lips. On Saturday afternoon, Rachel finished wrapping up work

but no one

was passing the White Group building. After a moment’s thought, she decided to

Rachel made her way directly

both their faces at

warm greeting

an icy glance, her silence speaking

Such unfortunate

On business?

visit suddenly seemed like a distant dream, leaving her wrestling with confusion. Why would Brian arrange their meeting only to

“He should return shortly though. Before leaving, he mentioned you might stop by and asked me to show you to his office to

no reason to doubt,

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