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.

a mask and hat,

unusual exhaustion crept through her body. Despite her low alcohol

heat coursed through

Could

Hot?

with growing concern, noting her flushed complexion. “Could

not sure. Everything feels like it’s burning,” Rachel mumbled, tugging at her collar with uncharacteristic

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adjusted the temperature controls. “Hold on. I’ll get

“Alright,” she responded weakly.

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

Rachel from the building, her confidence

her system had begun to take full