Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 342:

“Why are you standing so far away? Afraid I’ll bite?” Brian asked, a trace of displeasure in his tone.

“You’re funny. You’re my boss, and I’m just keeping things professional.”

Brian let out a short snort. Was she trying to put distance between them? If so, she’d find it wasn’t that simple—not unless he allowed it.

“Did you bring Natalia in?” Brian asked abruptly.

Rachel met his gaze. “And if I did? Are you saying it’s my fault she went after your secretary?”

Brian blinked, momentarily caught off guard. “That’s not what I was getting at,” he clarified.

Now Rachel was the one caught off guard. Wasn’t he blaming her?

“Then what is it?” she asked, still confused.

both threw punches.

stayed out

what I meant. I was asking if

silence. So, he hadn’t kept her back to reprimand her—he was actually worried

a shake

relaxed a bit, then he asked, “Do you spend much

came to visit me

for the best.

her confusion, Brian explained, “Dealing with the Carpenter family is no simple matter. The backgrounds of her parents are complex. Being friends is fine,

lot. It was no wonder Natalia exuded such self-assurance. Coming from a privileged

Natalia’s lineage, perhaps she too might behave as boldly. Yet, Natalia tended to keep a low

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heads-up,” Rachel nodded,

she wasn’t overly concerned, continued, “Do you think Natalia’s remarks earlier were just to