Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 466:

“Okay,” Rachel replied hoarsely, her voice barely above a whisper.

She followed the man, her steps slow and unsteady. They walked for about ten minutes before turning a corner. Just then, she collided with something—solid and warm, like a thick wall. But when she looked up, her breath caught.

It wasn’t a wall. It was Brian.

A cold chill spread through her veins, freezing her in place. Her mind went blank, and for a second, she couldn’t move.

The word shot out in panic as she tried to slip past him, acting as though she hadn’t seen him at all.

However, before she could take another step, his hand closed around hers. His grip was firm, unyielding—there was no breaking free. His tall frame loomed in front of her, cutting off her path completely. When he spoke, his voice wrapped around her like a vice. “Not even a hello?” His tone carried a sharp edge, irritation clear in every syllable.

They might have broken up, but he was still her superior.

so

back burned with fresh pain. She forced herself to keep her voice steady as she lifted her gaze. “Mr. White, I remembered you

it?” He held

something Rachel couldn’t argue with. It was the

as possible, so she didn’t push back. Instead, she forced a pleasant

grip didn’t

𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁

me. Could you let go?” Rachel’s voice remained calm, but there was a sharpness in her

frowned, as if he hadn’t heard her. His hold tightened instead. A sharp pain shot up

about you. I’m sure she’s been counting the minutes until you return. Since you’re free now, shouldn’t you hurry

That did it.

instantly. But instead of letting her go, he did the exact opposite. His fingers clenched around her wrist, his grip turning iron-tight. His glare burned into

knew I was

knew I