Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 113

Chapter 113:

“In that case, I’ll share the meal with Jeffrey.”

Rachel’s surrender came with a resigned nod. “Fine!” She recognized the futility of resistance. Brian knew how to make her surrender.

When Rachel arrived at the branch office, Samira rushed to meet her, concern etched across her features. “Rachel, Trey hasn’t come in today. I’ve tried calling repeatedly, but there’s no response. Did something happen yesterday?”

Yesterday? The word triggered fragments of memory. She recalled drinking with Kern, the alcohol proving stronger than anticipated, eventually pulling her into unconsciousness.

Logic suggested Trey must have escorted her back to her room afterward.

Yet when consciousness returned, she found Brian beside her instead. The sequence of events refused to align properly in her mind, like pieces of a puzzle with crucial sections missing. Brian appeared to be the only one holding all the answers, leaving her little choice but to accept his lunch invitation today.

clutched tightly. The venue before

display. Rose petals descended from above in a mesmerizing cascade, transforming the moment into something out of a dream. Countless petals drifted through

entire restaurant had metamorphosed into an enchanted garden, petals dancing through the

spiral staircase, Brian descended with measured grace, his commanding presence softened by the romantic setting. He paused before her, the consummate gentleman, and extended his

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all their time together, she had never witnessed this side of him. The thought that he would orchestrate such an achingly romantic gesture for her seemed

have been futile. Yet she despised how easily her resolve could crumble in the face

her inner voice rallied against the sweetness of the moment. She spun around, her feet carrying her instinctively toward

her heart to soften. This beautiful moment couldn’t

footsteps echoing behind her. Her pace quickened with each step he took, their dance of pursuit