Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 49

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?”

leaned back slightly, his

enough time 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 she found out about last night, there was a good chance she’d be

a jewelry store, a thought suddenly struck Brian. “Ronald,

received an

“Good.”

pause, Brian pulled out his

an unmistakable note of distance. Brian felt an odd discomfort settle in his chest. She

you had breakfast?”

“Yeah, I just finished.”

stretched between them, thin and

bracing himself. “You know, my grandma’s birthday is

a bit busy, but I’ll set aside

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 wanted for years but never managed to get.

“Sunday?” Rachel hesitated.

had spent time together. The idea

on Sunday,” she

take long.

“Alright then.”

the corners of his lips. On Saturday afternoon, Rachel finished wrapping up work and handed

Brian, but no

have it, her car was passing the White Group building. After a

Rachel made her way directly to the top floor in search of

their faces at

greeting carried an easy smile as she

with nothing more than an icy

for Brian? Such unfortunate

On business?

leaving her wrestling with confusion. Why would Brian arrange their meeting only to depart on a business

with calculating eyes, her mind working quickly. “He should return shortly though. Before leaving, he mentioned you

left Rachel with no reason to doubt, and she followed Tracy’s

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