Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 316:

Rachel took a deep breath and tried to maintain her composure. “Mr. White, rules can be flexible. Besides, you’ve already approved documents from other departments.”

Brian’s voice rose slightly. “Oh? So you believe I’m deliberately causing problems for you?”

The truth seemed obvious, but Rachel chose not to confront it directly. “You have your reasons. I won’t press the matter further.”

Brian released a cold laugh as he regarded her. “Is that so? In that case, you may leave. I’m feeling unwell and my hand is in pain. I cannot be bothered to sign anything today.”

“Alright.”

Rachel forced a polite smile, shoving her emotions into a tight, locked box. “I’ll be back tomorrow. Please take care.” Brian didn’t respond.

coiled tight inside him like a storm cloud ready to break. Had he not made himself clear? He wasn’t feeling well. Yet,

she had been rebuilt from the

if you come tomorrow, if I’m not better, I still

almost amused. “You’re

a loss for words. She had to be doing this on purpose—needling him

cold breath escaped him. “Until I see some real sincerity from

slammed the documents down. She had played nice. She had tried patience, negotiation, and reason. But enough was enough. Fixing Brian with an unflinching stare, she shot back, “You’re not just sick, you’re completely unhinged. You expect me to believe you’re not deliberately messing with me? Really? You signed every single document Ronald sent you—except mine. And you want to lecture me about sincerity? Fine. Here I am, in person, documents in hand, pen

blood pressure spike. The nerve of

Tracy looked shell-shocked, her eyes stretched wide.

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“Rachel Marsh, I can hear you just fine. No need to