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?”

back slightly, his

she was easygoing. But when she decided to be stubborn, she was like a locked vault—completely impenetrable. If she

suddenly

You received an

“Good.”

pulled out his phone and

settle in his chest. She used to be so warm and lively with him. Now,

you had breakfast?” he

“Yeah, I just finished.”

stretched between them,

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

busy, but I’ll

this Sunday. There’s an item up for bid that she’s wanted for years but never managed to get. I thought we could go take

“Sunday?” Rachel hesitated.

they had

might not be available on Sunday,” she replied,

won’t take long. Three

“Alright then.”

lips. On Saturday afternoon, Rachel finished wrapping up work and handed things over to Samira before heading home. Due to an unexpected delay,

called Brian, but no

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

largely empty of its usual workers. Rachel made her way directly to the top

their faces at the unexpected

greeting carried an easy smile as

more than an icy glance, her silence

for Brian? Such unfortunate timing—he’s away

On business?

words caused Rachel’s heart to plummet. The planned auction visit suddenly seemed like a distant dream, leaving her wrestling with confusion.

Before leaving, he mentioned you might stop by and

delivery left Rachel with no reason to doubt, and she

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