Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 489:

So when he heard she was seeking his help this time, he knew he couldn’t let the opportunity slip away.

Charlie spent a long moment admiring Rachel, his gaze darkening with unchecked desire.

He didn’t act immediately. Instead, he chose to set the mood, deliberately prolonging the moment. Without rushing, he stepped into the bathroom for a shower.

When he returned, Rachel was still unconscious.

Moving toward her, his fingers reached for her collar, his movements slow and deliberate.

One by one, he undid the buttons. The first. The second. The third…

As the blouse loosened, the white camisole beneath was revealed.

His eyes burned with a crazed hunger, his restraint hanging by a thread. Just as he was about to give in completely, he lunged toward her—only for her to suddenly move.

naturally. A sharp pain coursed

adding to her discomfort. Her mind remained foggy,

vision cleared, she took in her surroundings. The unfamiliar room.

clicked in an

of

through the pain, her voice rang clear, her sharp gaze freezing

aln

midair as he stared

“You… you’re awake?”

Rachel’s tone was like ice,

his initial surprise giving way to

not forget—you’re the one who came to

“I’ll warn you just once—if you cross me, you won’t be able

contempt as he towered over

won’t help. No one can hear you here. I suggest you