Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 57

Chapter 57:

As Rachel and Brian were about to leave the auction house, several journalists paused and eagerly captured the scene in the rain with their cameras. Caught off guard, Rachel whispered, “We’re drawing a lot of attention!”

Brian, with a tone of nonchalance yet filled with assurance, responded, “I’m just holding my wife-to-be. Who cares what they think?”

“Don’t forget, you told everyone I’m merely a manager of your company,” Rachel pointed out.

“It doesn’t matter. This is just the type of scandal that fuels the press. They can spin their stories as they like.” He dismissed it with ease, showing no concern for the potential headlines.

Walking slowly under one umbrella towards their car, Brian deliberately reduced his pace. He squeezed her hand tightly, a gesture that was uncommon for him and often signified he was preoccupied or troubled by something.

“What’s on your mind?” Rachel looked at him, concern evident in her expression.

Brian slipped her hand into his coat pocket before he finally spoke up awkwardly. “No more sharing an umbrella with that intern when it rains. Romantic walks in the rain? More like just cold.”

Rachel couldn’t help but tease him, “He has a name, you know. Stop calling him ‘the intern.'”

Brian gave her a look, one eyebrow raised. “Is that what this is about? You shouldn’t be under the same umbrella with him, period.”

Rachel meekly nodded in agreement. “Okay.”

Brian was clearly not convinced by her brief affirmation. “Just ‘okay’? That’s it? You sound so indifferent,” he mocked her tone.

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Rachel found herself at a loss for words. Wasn’t she simply mimicking his usual way of speaking? And now he was taking issue with it? “Let’s just head to the car,” she suggested, swiftly changing the topic.

Brian resisted, holding back her hand. “Why the hurry? The rain’s coming down so softly. Isn’t this a perfect moment for a romantic stroll?”

an eyebrow, “I thought you just said it was too

a loss for words, Brian

then explained with a hint of arrogance, “I was talking about you and

air felt rejuvenating. The neon

suddenly. “Why

a hint of hope. “It’s a long way back. What

leading man would typically offer to carry his girlfriend. But Brian’s reply deviated from the script. “If that

and Rachel meandered through the vibrant streets, hand in hand. Time swiftly

was filled with tantalizing scents from street vendors who had set up their stalls, causing

Brian’s sleeve. “Brian,

if you’re hungry. What would you like

eyes darted to a

by her decisive

of satisfaction spread across Rachel’s face. She led Brian to a quaint small

fine for those shorter or accustomed to it, but for a tall man like Brian,

offered reassurance. “I know these seats are quite low. I’ll eat quickly so you won’t

around, proposed an

Brian said, noticing several young women who had gathered nearby, all eyeing him

student hub. During rush hour, Brian’s sharp

and tie, he was impossible to miss—attracting glances from passersby. Realizing his conspicuousness, Brian reluctantly took a

followed was

his long legs and settled down, the inevitable happened—a sudden crack sounded through the air.

was caught off guard and nearly hit the ground. His quick reflexes allowed him to steady himself with one hand, narrowly avoiding a complete

of such a dashing man collapsing a stool just by

her

to Rachel with a fierce look.