Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 354:

Rachel examined the snack and realized it was extremely spicy. These were Yvonne’s favorites; she kept them stocked even though she didn’t eat them herself. She hadn’t considered the variety when she hastily offered them, and Brian had chosen the hottest one.

“Typically, spicy food shouldn’t cause such distress unless his earlier claim of not eating all day was true.”

“Have you really not eaten anything today?” Rachel inquired, seeing his discomfort increase.

“Yes,” Brian answered, his forehead now slick with sweat.

He tried to get up, his face contorting with effort.

Rachel was so concerned about his condition that she feared he might faint at any second.

“What’s going on here?” she asked.

for breath, he replied, “Wasn’t I supposed to leave after I had

collapsing outside and leaving me to handle

responding right away. He was taken aback by her sharp wit. Moreover, her

Brian responded lightly, immediately returning

“That was the spicy one. I should have warned you. Let me

Brian agreed without hesitation.

that emitted a tempting aroma. Considering Brian’s delicate stomach, she kept the dish bland but added

It didn’t take long for him to finish

on. Skipping meals isn’t good for you. Plus, with the scale of White Group, any

brings your imagination

approached her. “Rachel,

much into it. I’m just looking out for the welfare of employees

himself at

finished your meal, it’s time to honor your promise. I won’t be escorting you