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.”

Debby was lounging on the sofa, all smiles as she browsed through the internet,

then. “What are you smiling about?” she

hurrying to her side with her tablet. “Look, this is today’s trending topics. A few of them are about your beloved Rachel. Why don’t you

and assumed it was good news. However, no sooner had Carol finished reading the headlines than she slammed the tablet down onto the table. “Call Brian,” she declared in a voice that rang out with absolute authority. “Tell him to come

a reassuring smile, she said,

in

Hurry up!” Carol’s voice was tight

wasted no time dialing Brian’s number. “Brian,

something, Mom. Tell her I’ll be there later,” Brian’s voice

from her hand with a swift motion. “You listen

voice left no room for debate. Brian’s resistance melted away in an instant.

about showing up without Rachel,” Carol added