Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 108

Chapter 108:

Not wanting to appear discourteous, Rachel lifted her own glass and drank. Though unfamiliar with the intricacies of business dinner etiquette, she recognized that she couldn’t always rely on Trey to intercept drinks on her behalf.

“I appreciate your directness. Such qualities make for excellent business relationships,” Kern remarked, raising another glass. Rachel found herself obligated to match his second toast.

By the dinner’s conclusion, a noticeable haziness had settled over Rachel’s consciousness. She consoled herself with the relatively early hour, planning to sleep off the effects at her hotel.

As Kern exited the private room, he immediately placed a call. “Ms. Santos, everything proceeded according to your specifications.”

“Rest assured, I’ll advocate for you in any future dealings with the White family,” Doris replied with practiced smoothness.

“Much appreciated,” Kern concluded before ending the call.

and hat, made her

through her body. Despite her low alcohol tolerance,

heat coursed through her, accompanied

hot. Could you adjust the air

Hot?

studied her with growing concern, noting her flushed complexion. “Could

like it’s burning,” Rachel mumbled, tugging at her

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the temperature controls. “Hold on. I’ll get you back to the

“Alright,” she responded weakly.

and frowned at this unexpected complication. Though she had forgotten the assistant’s presence, a sinister smile played across her

photographs of Trey assisting Rachel from the

deteriorating condition. The drugs in her system