Chapter 355:

She shrugged off his hands. “Let’s set one thing straight—we’re not together anymore. Moreover, my friendships are my own to decide. You don’t get to dictate that.”

His tone grew firm as he said, “This isn’t just anyone—it’s Natalia. The Carpenter family is not to be messed with.”

His disapproval only fueled her defiance. “What are you really worried about? That I can’t handle the Carpenter family, or that Natalia’s interest in you might complicate things if we’re friends?”

Brian asked, “Is that what you think?”

“What else should I think? That you’re concerned for me, that you care as you do for Tracy? I’m not that gullible. I know my place and have no illusions.”

With no further words, Rachel forced him out the door.

pleas continued from the other side, “Please open up.

things strictly professional. Please

she dreaded the thought of hesitating when

sudden, sharp pain overwhelmed Rachel. In moments, she was wracked with an unbearable agony, leaving her speechless with

Rachel…” Brian’s

felt her energy fading rapidly; she slumped to the floor, defeated. She tried to signal for help, to knock on the door, to call for him. Her arms, however, refused to cooperate, remaining

on the floor, suffering, sweat dripped slowly from her brow. The room’s excellent soundproofing meant that Brian, just outside, remained oblivious to her suffering. Separated by just a door, Rachel was sprawled on the floor, her gaze fixed emptily on the ceiling above. The

from the depths of her despair. Fear consumed her. She feared that Jeffrey would wake up to find her lifeless body, never to witness her smile again. She imagined him holding her, repeatedly

last time they saw each other. If only she had known, she would have held him close, ensuring their parting was filled with love, urging him, “Brian, may you find

don’t forget me too quickly.” But now, it seemed all opportunities had slipped

it no longer and collapsed onto the floor with a resounding crash. The room reverberated with the noise of

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