Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 245

Chapter 245:

“About what?” Rachel’s surprise was evident.

“They’re accusing you of causing chaos and attacking a colleague. They want you dismissed,” Samira explained with unsettling calm. Previously, such news would’ve unsettled Rachel, but she remained stoic.

“And they intend to report this to…”

“To Mr. Brian White, undoubtedly. I’m eager to see his reaction. If he discovers the bullying, he’ll surely defend you. What goes around comes around,” Samira said, her gaze lifting with assurance.

Rachel simply nodded in acknowledgment.

Upon arriving home, her phone rang with Brian on the line.

“What have you been up to today?”

some work-related issues,” Rachel responded, her tone nonchalant. She paused, choosing not to share the day’s events. As Brian listened, he gripped

for his opinion on new outfits or playfully

incident with Tracy nor today’s upheaval were mentioned. Brian felt

short. I should be back in a

that bordered indifference, devoid

a tightness in his chest. Her tone was indifferent, akin to someone hearing a

have delighted

together, a sign of his growing tension. “Does my return not make you happy?” he

happy,” Rachel said, but her voice betrayed a lack

your next adventure

have been evident in her voice alone,

up

“Sure.”

call, a profound emptiness washed over Brian, as if his heart, heavy as