Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 300

Chapter 300:

A wry smile crossed Rachel’s face in response. She had braced for him to defend Tracy, yet his swift, firm reply was still a surprise. He seemed unable to tolerate any distress directed at his beloved Tracy.

“Playing the protector so soon, huh?” Rachel teased. “If she’s that precious to you, maybe keep her safe at home, treated like royalty, rather than letting her gamble with us here. She really shouldn’t have come to the game today.”

Stunned by her words, Brian struggled to respond. Previously, her love had softened the harsh contours of her personality. Now, devoid of that love, her words became cutting and formidable.

Brian responded, “That’s not my intention.”

Rachel retorted, “I understand, Mr. White. It seems you’re quite bothered by how I treat your secretary.”

Without a word, Brian grew quiet. Realizing that Rachel was getting upset and their conversation was going nowhere, he chose to hold his peace. Any further discussion would only worsen the strain between them.

decided yet?”

She weighed her options carefully and with great deliberation. Just as the words “I accept” were on the tip of her tongue, she caught Rachel and Yvonne sharing a quick, knowing look. Their exchanged glances seemed to confirm their expectation that

indicated her belief that Tracy would not win. If not for Yvonne’s consistent arrogance throughout, which became evident when Tracy remembered their exchanged glances, Tracy wouldn’t have been so sure that Yvonne held the winning card. The chances were exceedingly slim, far less than hers had ever been. However,

was underscored by the meaningful look exchanged earlier—leaving Tracy certain that the card in question was the winning one. With a heavy heart, Tracy said,

you’re backing out?” Rachel

need to sit this round

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and asked once more, “Are you

without a doubt. I’m stepping aside this round,” Tracy said. In anticipation of disagreement, Tracy adeptly returned her card to the deck, ensuring

both Rachel and Yvonne’s faces, sharing

I are out of this round. Mrs. Burke, you’ve won. What’s your request?” Yvonne gestured towards Brian and said, “You ought to