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 this?” Rachel queried, her expression

Brian’s expression was resolute.

“I need to understand.”

breath, she gave a

needed, so I relied on your social standing. I aimed to expedite our

what?” Brian demanded, his voice edged

Rachel stated, each word measured and deliberate as she held Brian’s gaze. “I consulted Eric Riley, who confirmed that your financial and social influence would significantly

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

his eyes, Rachel continued, “If you have doubts about my intentions, I encourage you to speak with Eric. He knows everything about my plans, and he’s bound

still reeling from the shock and losing hope, sought clarification on something that had once felt meaningful to him. “And what about Kiss Day?” he asked in a barely audible whisper. That day had felt so real—Rachel seeking him out, their time together in the square, the intimacy shared in the hot air balloon. It couldn’t have

Tracy would come for you, and she did, just as I anticipated. Seeing

unfolds at

day he had cherished as a romantic gesture was, in her eyes, nothing more than a strategy

would come?” Brian’s voice was heavy with