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.

inside him like a storm cloud ready to break. Had he not made himself clear? He wasn’t feeling well. Yet, she had brushed right past that, not a flicker of concern crossing her

warmer. Now, she was all business, as if she had been rebuilt from

leave! Even if you come tomorrow, if I’m

amused. “You’re strong. A couple of days and you’ll be

She had to be doing this

some real

paper hitting the floor shattered the tense silence. Rachel had 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 at the ready. All

blood pressure spike. The nerve of

eyes stretched wide. Rachel’s words had been a

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