Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 496:

None of that did anything to quell Brian’s anger. He turned to his employees and barked, “Didn’t I make it clear that I don’t want Rachel’s name to be on the trending list again? You have five minutes. If it’s not gone by then, you are all fired.”

With that, he strode out of the room in a huff.

Everyone jumped back behind their desks, tripping over themselves to get the job done.

When Brian returned to his office, he found Tracy waiting for him.

She was still wiping her tears as she handed him a cup of coffee. “Here, I made you your favorite blend. I’m truly sorry, Brian. I was too naive earlier, but I only really meant to help you and Rachel. Don’t be mad anymore, okay?”

Rachel’s name did drop from the trending list at a rapid rate, cooling off Brian’s mood somewhat. “I might have misunderstood you, but don’t interfere with work matters again.”

Tracy nodded. “I understand.”

she browsed

to come downstairs just then. “What are you smiling about?”

her tablet. “Look, this is today’s trending topics.

had Carol finished reading the headlines than she slammed the tablet down onto the table.

reassuring smile, she said, “Alright, I’ll call Brian

in

Hurry up!” Carol’s voice was tight with anger, her irritation

“Brian,

her I’ll be there later,” Brian’s voice was distracted,

the phone from her hand with a swift motion. “You listen to me, Brian. You need to come back immediately,

authority in Carol’s voice left no room for debate. Brian’s resistance melted away in an instant. “Alright, I’ll

don’t even think about showing up without Rachel,” Carol