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.

wasn’t waking up naturally. A sharp pain coursed through her

adding to her discomfort. Her mind remained

vision cleared, she took in her

clicked in

of me,” she

rang

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his hands stopping midair as he

“You… you’re awake?”

repeat myself. Let. Go.” Rachel’s tone was like ice, her glare cutting

initial surprise giving way

forget—you’re the one who came to

she shot back. “I’ll warn you just once—if you cross me, you won’t be able to handle the

was filled with contempt as he towered over

hear you here. I