Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 56

Chapter 56:

When Rachel snapped back to reality, she hurriedly got into the car.

“Did you bring lipstick?” Brian asked the moment she settled in.

She glanced at her handbag and gave an honest nod. “Yeah, I did. Why?”

“Great.”

Before she could make sense of his response, he suddenly pulled her onto his lap.

Rachel barely had time to react before she found herself seated on his legs, their bodies pressed together in the confined space. The soft lighting and their height difference made it easy for her to see his Adam’s apple move as he swallowed, making him seem even more irresistible. For a split second, a wild thought crossed her mind—he looked so hot, she actually wanted to bite him.

But before she could entertain the impulse, Brian tilted her chin up and caught her lips in a kiss.

It was urgent, possessive, as if he couldn’t wait another second. Rachel was utterly defenseless against the intensity. One hand clung to his shirt for support, while the other grew damp with nervous sweat.

In the tight space of the car, her own heartbeat echoed in her ears—loud, steady, and impossible to ignore.

And that was when it hit her. She still loved him. Hopelessly and recklessly. Brian was her greatest addiction, and there was no turning back. Without his love, she knew the pain in her heart would eventually consume her.

As their breaths mingled, Brian gently held her face, his voice deep and intoxicating. “Do you still love me?”

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Rachel didn’t answer. Even if she did, she wasn’t about to admit it so easily.

Brian’s brows furrowed with worry as his fingers softly brushed against her face. “Did you hate me for what happened last time?” he asked, his voice carrying a hint of sadness.

She didn’t know how to respond.

Saying she wasn’t upset would be a lie—there was still a knot in her chest that hadn’t loosened. But did she hate him? No.

She was just hurt and disappointed.

“You’re not saying anything. Seems you do hate me now.” There was a hint of sadness in his eyes, something raw and unguarded.

Rachel rested her head against his chest, listening to the steady, rhythmic thud of his heartbeat. The car fell into a comfortable silence.

neared their destination, she finally wrapped

a whisper. “I won’t pretend I’m not jealous or that it doesn’t hurt. But I want to try again—to give us another chance. I’ll

hair, his expression tender.

completely kissed away. Only then did she

car, Rachel naturally slipped her arm through his. Together, they strolled down the red carpet,

exchanged

woman beside him, someone couldn’t resist

Marsh, a manager of my company and my date for the evening,” Brian responded in a composed, businesslike

their relationship wasn’t public yet, he kept his

event unfolded smoothly, filled with polite chatter and flowing champagne. Half an hour later, the auction

as the auctioneer prepared

stunning jade bracelet, a timeless

the room was electric, with bidders

never attended an auction like this before, Rachel was genuinely fascinated by the fast-paced

hand. Leaning close, his deep voice murmured against her ear, “Hold

oddly flattered. “What if I bid too high and

smoothly. “And even if you did, your husband has

when she heard

Brian leaned in, his breath warm against her cheek. “What’s

to compose herself. She

“Watch out.”

she moved too fast, causing her

reflexes were quick—his arm immediately

brushed, their breaths mingling. Rachel was so close she could count every

he was, especially now, with that deep, affectionate gaze locked

wildly,

a little warm… Let go,” Rachel muttered, her

you want that?” His voice

to the stage. “That bracelet—it would be perfect for Carol. Let’s bid on it

ruffling her hair. “It’s

“Alright.”

bit anxious about bidding, but after a few rounds, she found

was a stunning diamond necklace, its elegant craftsmanship and

sparkled the instant she saw

breathed

you like it?” Brian asked, catching her