Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 414:

Tracy’s expression froze, completely caught off guard. “Didn’t you just… imply that you were letting me keep the room?”

“When exactly did I say that? Is it your hearing that’s off, or did I misspeak?”

Tracy protested, frustration creeping into her tone. “But you really did say it a moment ago.”

Natalia lightly touched her ear as if trying to recall, then blinked innocently. “Did I really?”

Tracy was at a loss for words, completely unable to refute her.

Meanwhile, Natalia, all smiles, casually handed her passport to the receptionist. “Darling, please book the room next to Brian’s under my name and get me a key.”

The receptionist hesitated, stealing a glance at Brian. When he showed no sign of protest, she proceeded to take Natalia’s passport.

Forcing a smile, Tracy tried again. “Miss Carpenter, Brian and I booked ordinary rooms because of our schedule. With your status, wouldn’t a luxury suite be more fitting?”

to the receptionist. “Then upgrade all our

Carpenter, but all luxury suites

just leave

hands balled into fists, her frustration barely contained. She had been certain that Natalia wouldn’t settle for anything less than a presidential suite and

was far

few moments later, the receptionist

angel,” Natalia praised with

turning to Brian

room,” Brian said

responding, “Apologies, Mr. White, but the hotel is fully booked. That

in shock. “What are we supposed to do

g αℓ ησ ν𝓮 𝓁s,

stay there. I’ve heard it’s pretty basic, nothing too fancy, but I’m sure someone as hardworking and resilient as you can

any further protest would be meaningless. Besides, even if she objected, what could she possibly do? Natalia was far beyond her league—challenging her was simply out of the question. She had no choice but to swallow her pride for now, though she silently vowed it wouldn’t last forever. One day, she would turn the tables, making Natalia pay for every bit of humiliation

is right, I’m not that fragile. I’ve been through far worse while living abroad,

took the opportunity to bring up her struggles, hoping to tug at Brian’s heartstrings, and sure