Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 53

Chapter 53:

“What happened?” Rachel asked.

Yvonne detailed the entire situation. “Norton Burke finally agreed to let me work, yet he prohibited me from telling everyone that I’m his wife. We could have lived a peaceful life, but he insists on complicating everything. He even undermines me at work! Unbelievable!”

Rachel ran her fingers through her hair, deep in thought. “Are you employed at his company?”

“Absolutely not! Why would I deliberately walk into a lion’s den? He acquired the company after I joined and secretly took over as the top executive. He’s deliberately making things difficult, trying to drive me out. The tactics he uses are despicable! What a jerk!” Yvonne was explaining her frustrations passionately.

Rachel didn’t bother to look around.

But when she casually lifted her eyes, she was stunned.

Like a phantom appearing from thin air, Norton stood right behind Yvonne. Reacting quickly, Rachel seized Yvonne’s hand. “Yvonne, I’m done with my coffee. How about we go shopping?”

Retreating seemed the most prudent action at that moment.

Yet Yvonne, deep in her heated rant, showed no signs of stopping.

She dismissed Rachel’s appeal. “Hold on, no hurry. Let me finish blasting that jerk first, then we’ll go shopping.”

Rachel tried to communicate urgency with her eyes, but Yvonne, animated and captivated by her own words, paid no attention.

Left with no alternative, Rachel stood up and said directly, “Good afternoon, Mr. Burke. Fancy seeing you here.”

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“Rachel…” Yvonne pulled at her friend’s arm. “What are you talking about? Which Mr. Burke?”

Before she could finish her sentence, a low, grinding voice emerged right beside her. “How many Mr. Burkes do you think there are?”

chord. Yvonne turned her head, and

managed, forcing a tight smile. Getting caught speaking ill of someone was hardly a moment of pride. “You just

“What? You

me. I heard every word

I were just discussing a movie. There must have

a coincidence that the

for an explanation, a honeyed voice interjected, “Mr. Burke, did you get my coffee yet? I’ve been craving it.” The

Instead, he looked amused, seemingly eager to

tone, she said, “Sweetie, it suddenly feels so stuffy in here. Let’s go outside for some fresh

a look at Norton, saying, “Be careful not

anything nice for once?”

over there utter them!” Yvonne retorted, pulling Rachel away

Rachel regarded her with concern. “Are you

marriage

“Let’s not dwell on unhappy things. Come on, let’s

“Agreed.”

walked, Rachel shared recent updates

for you means something. You should acknowledge that. But if he fails to love you right, then you need to ditch him. Maybe we can live together in the

playfully. “Won’t

and I are married. If we split, he has to pay me

the upcoming birthday banquet for Brian’s grandma Carol, Rachel was on the hunt for an appropriate

her sights on finding red attire. Yvonne, known for her sharp fashion sense,

said. “The designer there is making waves in the fashion world. I’ve seen their work, and it’s

was instantly taken by the designs. The

encouraged Rachel

in succession, each more striking and fitting than the last. However, when she stepped out in the final one, both

is the standout piece! What do