Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 399:

There was no denying it—Tracy was breathtaking.

More importantly, she was exactly the type of woman Brian had always envisioned by his side. She was graceful, poised, and exuded an effortless elegance. Who wouldn’t be captivated by her charm? Murmurs spread through the crowd. “Tracy Haynes is stunning. No wonder Brian White was drawn to her.”

“I heard he has liked her since their college days. They were each other’s first love—what a perfect pair.”

“But for some reason, they ended up parting ways. Now that they’ve reunited, it’s like they were meant to be.”

Tracy’s eyes sparkled with delight as a triumphant smile curved on her lips. She seemed to glow, basking in her own sense of victory.

Still wearing that smug smile, Tracy approached Rachel with the elegance of a swan. “Rachel, what a surprise! I didn’t think you’d be here!”

“Oh? You have the right to be here, but I don’t?”

“Oh no, Rachel, you’ve misunderstood. That’s not what I meant. I just… well, I know you’re not fond of these kinds of social gatherings, so I assumed you wouldn’t attend.”

innocent victim, her eyes

felt like

a moment before leaning in and lowering her voice so

guess? Do you think Brian came with

said flatly, her

motives

you truly not interested, or are you just scared to guess? Afraid to face the

“Does it even matter?”

If I had to guess, you probably hate me right now. Maybe even hoping

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you’ve been hoping for. Wishing

Rachel, but instead, Rachel flipped the

too full of yourself. Once Brian shows up, I’ll be the center of attention, and you? You’ll be nothing

fine by me.

had no interest in entertaining people who were all smiles