Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 400:

Tracy let out a mocking laugh. “Stop deluding yourself. Brian never liked you. If he did, he wouldn’t have kept you a secret.” Every word Tracy said was the harsh truth.

And painful truths always cut the deepest.

Rachel had seen it coming and thought she could handle it, but hearing Tracy say it out loud still felt like a slap to the face.

Tracy, growing bolder, sneered. “Rachel, you’ve only ever been a stand-in. If I sugarcoat it, that’s what I’d call you. You should at least know your place. Don’t forget where you stand.”

Rachel’s face turned cold in an instant.

She stepped forward and grabbed Tracy by the collar, her voice sharp as ice. “Tracy, you’d better stay quiet for a while. If you keep pushing me, I won’t think twice about exposing my relationship with Brian. And when that happens, your little fairytale romance will turn into a scandal overnight. You’ll be nothing but the infamous ‘other woman,’ hated by everyone.”

Tracy let out a soft chuckle, utterly unbothered.

assume you’re bitter, making up stories because

slow, knowing smile. “Oh? Is that so? Then what if Carol vouches for me? What if I show

crack,

scare that

met her gaze without a hint of hesitation. “If you’re so sure, then go ahead and call my bluff. I’ve got

turned on her heel, unwilling

Tracy wasn’t done. She reached out and

hand away, and in that split second, a sharp sound rang out—clear and shattering, like

A waiter’s tray had tipped over, sending glassware crashing onto the floor, splintering into

had landed awkwardly, her once-elegant white gown now a mess. Her carefully styled hair was in disarray, strands falling over her

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦

of crying, she put on a delicate, sorrowful look, playing

with her in this game. Pretending to be fragile and innocent? Just the thought made her

stopped you. I know you didn’t do it on purpose,” Tracy murmured, biting her lip, her eyes full of