Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 264:

“Can I ask you something?”

His gaze fixed intently on her.

“Of course, go ahead.”

Rachel maintained her composure, forcing a smile despite the tension.

“Why would you insist on advancing our wedding date if you’re already seeing him? And giving me a surprise visit overseas—what was the purpose?”

Brian’s tone intensified, his frustration evident as he clenched his fists.

He paused, the silence in the room thickening.

“Why, Rachel? I need an explanation.”

hear

Brian’s expression was resolute.

“I need to understand.”

a deep breath, she

modest background insufficient to help me achieve what I needed, so I relied on your

Brian demanded, his

consulted Eric Riley, who confirmed that your financial and social influence would significantly bolster my

one of profound shock; his face twisted as he processed her admission. The revelation hit him like a physical blow,

intentions, I encourage you to speak with

about Kiss Day?” he asked in a barely audible whisper.

of surrendering. I knew Tracy would come for you, and she did, just as I anticipated. Seeing you two together… it lessened some of the weight on my

unfolds at

had cherished as a romantic gesture was, in her eyes, nothing more

Brian’s voice was